Department:
Physical Rehab Services - Outpatient
Shift:
Primarily Days (United States of America)
Employee Type:
Regular - Per Diem
Per Diem Type (if applicable):
Non-RN Per Diem 2
Minimum Pay Range:
$50.45 - $60.54
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
As a Physical Therapist, you will complete comprehensive patient assessments, develop a patient-centered plan of care and implement best practice physical therapy interventions to help patients achieve their highest desired state of health and well-being.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Licensure/Certification:
Master's degree (or higher) in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Current California Physical Therapist licensure required. Candidates who have applied for licensure and are legally authorized to practice under supervision (e.g., limited permit or license-pending status) may be considered.
Current Healthcare Worker Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge/Experience:
Knowledge and application of Physical Therapy professional practice, code of ethics and regulatory requirements.
Competent working knowledge of standard practice procedures and equipment used in delivering physical therapy in the inpatient and/or outpatient environment.
Knowledge of and ability to follow infection control procedures in patient care settings.
Skills:
Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize patient care needs.
Communicate clearly and professionally with physicians and work cooperatively with a diverse healthcare team.
Commitment to providing compassionate care and advocacy for patients' functional independence and well-being.
Ability to adapt quickly to the changing needs in healthcare, promote continuous improvement and speak up when patient safety is at risk.
Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) and other clinical documentation systems.