Outpatient Physical Therapist

Alta Bates Summit • Novato, CA

337d • $61 - $77

About The Position

Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
• PT-Physical Therapist certification
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification
• 2 years of recent relevant experience
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in computer and required technology
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and conflict resolution abilities

Responsibilities

• Assess patient mobility and develop rehabilitative programs
• Relieve pain and increase strength in patients
• Improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury
• Gain confidence and cooperation from patients and their families
• Adhere to regulations and policies for patient care
• Provide clinical supervision of assistants and aides
• Serve as clinical instructor for assigned students

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree