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Physical Therapist I

Alameda Health System • San Leandro, CA • 2h ago

San Leandro, CA

San Leandro Hospital

SLH Physical Therapy Rehab

Services As Needed / Per Diem - Day

Allied Health

$73.51

Req #:43040-31977

FTE:0.01

Posted:Today

Summary

SUMMARY : Under the mentoring/supervision of a Physical Therapist II, demonstrates professional judgment, attitude, and growth in providing patient care with a minimum of supervision after the initial training and orientation phase. Selects and performs appropriate tests and measurements for evaluation of physical and functional limitations, and devises appropriate therapeutic interventions involving exercise, functional training, manual therapy, modalities, assistive devices, bracing, taping, wound care, etc. Establishes a prognosis and plan of care for the treatment of each patient. Responsible for the coordination and scheduling of care for their patients, communication with patient, family, and other caregivers, communication with physicians and other disciplines, and documentation of findings and outcomes. Assumes other responsibilities in the department such as program development, staff education, and student education. As appropriate, delegates treatment to the Physical Therapy Aide and monitors that treatment program. Complies with all legal and ethical standards of the state and the profession. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

Communication/Collaboration: Attends team meetings and conferences on patient care and discharge planning.

Communication/Collaboration: Attends, participates, and contributes to in-service educational training.

Communication/Collaboration: Communicates with family, case managers, health insurers, etc. as appropriate.

Communication/Collaboration: Confers with other PT's, aides, and department manager as appropriate for problem solving and program planning.

Communication/Collaboration: Confers with referring physicians, and health care team about patient status.

Documentation: Completes required administrative forms for leave of absences, payroll, and statistics.

Documentation: Writes clear, concise, legible, and objective information on patient evaluations, progress notes, discharge notes, equipment orders, and insurance forms and records accurate daily treatment attendance and charges.

Miscellaneous: Able to use computer for charge entry and credit, retrieval of demographic info and lab/x-ray results, generating referrals.

Miscellaneous: Participates in gathering data for Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement.

Miscellaneous: Participates in student program as a clinical instructor.

Miscellaneous: Participates in task force groups for program improvement.

Miscellaneous: Uses appropriate safety measures - body mechanics, infection control, environmental hazard control; cleans treatment area after use.

Patient care: Administers comprehensive PT evaluations, using tests and measurements appropriate for the patient's diagnosis, age, and disabilities.

Patient care: Assesses the need for appropriate assistive devices for ambulation, exercise, joint protection, and pain control. Orders necessary equipment.

Patient care: Delegates appropriate PT tasks to the PT Aide or PT Assistant.

Patient care: Develops and implements a treatment plan using various physical therapy procedures, group classes, modalities, and techniques to produce changes in patient outcomes.

Patient care: Educates patient, family, other caregivers in self-care, prevention and wellness, home exercise programs, use of equipment, and safety.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy.

Minimum Experience: Entry level position; recent experience in another clinical setting related to the area of proposed supervision (acute medical, rehab, SNF, or outpatient) preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification - issued by AHA-American Heart Association.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Current Licensure with the California Board of Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist.

Pay: $73.51 / Hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.

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