Lead Physical Therapist, Day Shift, Full Time

Adventist Health

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Nestled in the "Gateway to the Redwoods", Adventist Health Howard Memorial takes pride in its legacy of providing exceptional, high-quality care since 1928. We are comprised of a state-of-the-art 74,000 square foot facility, with four surgery suites, an on-site farm-to-fork restaurant and 25 beautiful private rooms designed with healing and comfort in mind. We provide a wide-range of primary and specialty care services to best serve our community. Willits is home to excellent trails and nature areas for hikers, campers and bicyclists. Whether it is the climate, moderate cost of living or just the small-town atmosphere, it is a place where everyone receives a warm welcome and treated like family.

Job Summary: Evaluates and treats patients to promote, maintain and improve treatment programs and protocols. Ensures clinical skills meet high standards through continual educational opportunities. Serves as a resource to assist with other departmental aspects.

Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree: Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016; or foreign equivalent.
• Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Nice To Haves

• Five years' technical experience: Preferred
• Two years' leadership experience: Preferred
• One year's experience in an acute care facility: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and professional mentorship to department staff members.
• Acts as a departmental clinical resource, especially in the absence of coordinators and managers.
• Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
• Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention.
• Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools, establishes individualized treatment plans for patients and completes necessary documentation.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree