AHD Physical Therapist (Inpatient)

Alameda Health System • Alameda, CA

55d • $66 - $74 • Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: The AHD Physical Therapist provides treatment to patients of Alameda Hospital under the referral of the patient's Physician. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from a college or university program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Entry level position; recent experience in another clinical setting related to the area of proposed supervision (acute medical, rehab, SNF, or outpatient) preferred.
• BLS - Basic Life Support, issued by AHA - American Heart Association.
• Current Licensure with the California Board of Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Administers comprehensive PT evaluations, using appropriate tests and measurements. Develops and implements a treatment plan, with functional and measurable goals. Documents evaluations, re-assessments and daily progress and progress summaries in medical records in compliance with department policy, state and federal regulatory agencies
• Educates patient, family, other caregivers in management of home exercise programs and use of equipment.
• Supervises and delegates appropriate tasks to a PT Assistant.
• Confers and communicates with referring physicians, support staff, PT Assistants, PTs, department manager as appropriate.
• Communicates with family, case managers, health insurers as appropriate.
• Participates in department in-service and continuous improvement activities.
• Attends, participates and contributes to in-service educational programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees