PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley•Dublin, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pelvic Physical Therapist assesses patients and establishes treatment plans based on diagnosis and professional standards. The role provides treatment using appropriate modalities and techniques, documents patient care accurately, and communicates with other members of the care team. The therapist also participates in individual and departmental continuous-improvement and education activities. This position is with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. It provides direct patient care, including evaluating patients and developing and carrying out individualized treatment programs. The therapist monitors treatment effectiveness, adjusts care as appropriate, educates patients and caregivers, and coordinates care with referring physicians and other team members. The position also includes supervising designated support staff, students, and volunteers, participating in meetings and initiatives, and supporting accurate billing and schedule maintenance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy from an accredited university.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
California Physical Therapist license.
Good physical condition, including the ability to moderately lift equipment and patients.
Ability to work flexible schedules and at varying locations as assigned.
Strong verbal and written English communication skills, including the ability to communicate across hospital levels and departments.
Strong organizational skills and time-management ability.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to anticipate potential issues.
Strong computer skills.
Self-initiative.
Knowledge of Medicare documentation standards.
Knowledge of hospital safety, quality, and Joint Commission standards.
Knowledge of standard medical abbreviations used in documentation.

Nice To Haves

2 to 3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on diagnosis and professional standards.
Provide direct patient care using appropriate treatment modalities and techniques.
Perform and document initial evaluations, interpret findings, identify problems, and determine functional limitations before intervention.
Document functional limitations, goals, and appropriate timelines in the patient medical record.
Communicate with referring physicians to obtain certification of the plan of care and document communication as appropriate.
Include patients and caregivers in the treatment process and evaluation of treatment effectiveness; discharge patients when appropriate.
Evaluate treatment effectiveness at various stages and adjust treatment to achieve maximum benefit or discharge the patient when treatment is no longer needed.
Educate patients and ensure proper fit and use of assistive devices as necessary.
Supervise PTAs, PSM aides, students, and volunteers as the clinical schedule dictates.
Participate in team and hospital-wide meetings, committees, and initiatives as assigned.
Support department finances through accurate daily billing practices and active daily maintenance of the patient-care schedule.
Follow the hospital's C-I-CARE standards in duties and patient-centered interactions.
Participate in individual and departmental continuous-improvement and education activities.