Physical Therapist

Dignity Health • Carmichael, CA • 1d ago

Responsibilities

The incumbent demonstrates competency in physical therapy for pediatric, adult, and/or geriatric patients. The incumbent provides patient assessments, develops and implements individual patient treatment programs, provides therapeutic interventions utilizing current and effective methodologies, and maintains effective documentation.

Evaluations: Are completed according to department protocol. Completed within 48 hours once evaluation has been initiated. All relevant areas are thoroughly completed. Appropriate goals are set relative to the patient's prior level of function. Treatment plan is relevant to patient's problems identified. Patient/family participates in treatment plan and in setting goals.

Provides Effective and Adequate Treatment: Implements effective and adequate treatment following department guidelines. Ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness. Goals and treatment are modified as appropriate in relation to working toward goals. Selects appropriate treatment interventions. Utilizes specialized techniques. Patient safety is addressed with follow-up recommended. Recommends/obtains equipment as appropriate. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span of the patient.

Patient/Family Education and Training: Addresses patient/family education. Demonstrates a variety of teaching methods. Methods are appropriate to the level of understanding. Education is timely (initiated when patient/family capable of learning) and need is identified with action taken to initiate training. Content is comprehensive-all aspects of care, including safety. Patient/family performance is documented. Need for @type and follow-up is indicated/documented.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: From an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

Current California License as a Physical Therapist or PTLA approved work status.

Current BLS certification (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience as a Physical Therapist is preferred.

Licensure:

Licensed Physical Therapist or PTLA approved work status.

BLS (AHA).

Special Skills:

Knowledge of:

Current physical therapy techniques, standards, principles, and procedures.

Human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on musculoskeletal, circulatory, and nervous systems.

Medical terminology.

Proper body mechanics.

Infection control procedures.

Ability to:

Assess patient condition based upon sound pathophysiological principles.

Develop and implement appropriate patient treatment plan.

Complete and maintain records of Physical Therapy observations, treatments, and actions.

Plan and organize work effectively and efficiently.

Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, nursing, and other hospital personnel.

Maintain the confidentiality of medical information.

Fully meet the obligations of the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health.

Flexibility to work within a changing health care environment.

Physical Factors:

Physically able to walk, stand, stoop, and lift.

Good manual dexterity.

Visual and auditory acuity.

Overview

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the area's largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements.

One Community. One Mission. One California (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrPuiSnALJY)

Pay Range

$42.69 - $61.91 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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