Acute Care Physical Therapist - Rehabilitation Services

Providence • Apple Valley, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates, plans, directs and administers medically prescribed physical therapy programs in the hospital to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury, or loss of body part. Assists patient to reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities. The staff Physical Therapist also assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapy Assistants and may be assigned to orient staff and students and to assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual. Performs administrative duties and participates in department Performance Improvement, Infection Control, Safety and Education programs. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Mary Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Graduate of the American Physical Therapy Association training program.
• Foreign-trained applicants must complete a successful entry-level educational equivalency review.
• California Physical Therapist License
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• Experience in acute care, skilled nursing facility, outpatient, or sub-acute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, directs and administers medically prescribed physical therapy programs in the hospital to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury, or loss of body part.
• Assists patient to reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapy Assistants.
• May be assigned to orient staff and students and to assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual.
• Performs administrative duties.
• Participates in department Performance Improvement, Infection Control, Safety and Education programs.

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees