Physical Therapist 2-Physical Therapy-Part time-Days

University of California, Irvine•Fountain Valley, CA

About The Position

Position Summary: Physical Therapists plan and administer physical therapy services upon receipt of medical referrals and perform other related duties as required. Physical Therapists typically work under the California Physical Therapy Practice Act within guidelines prescribed by a licensed physician, podiatrist or dentist. They perform physical therapy evaluations; establish short and long-term treatment goals and individual and/or group treatment programs of varying degrees of complexity; use a variety of physical therapy modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, massage, traction, and hydrotherapy; use a variety of exercise techniques; assist patients in balance and gait training; train and assist patients in the use and application of a wide variety of assistive devices; perform or supplement activities of daily living programs; instruct families in home programs for patients; ensure patients’ safety in designated treatment areas; maintain patients’ records and charts according to required procedures; supervise technical support personnel who work with patients; explain and/or demonstrate physical therapy procedures to hospital, student and/or community personnel; and may teach specific physical therapy procedures in in-service educational programs.

Requirements

Knowledge necessary to obtain Physical Therapist License in the State of California
Current California Physical Therapist license.
Current American Heart Association Healthcare provider BLS certification.
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Nice To Haves

One year experience in general acute preferred.
Demonstrates ability to work as an interdisciplinary team member.
Must be willing to cross train to multiple areas.
Demonstrates good working knowledge of Title 22, JCAHO standards and county regulations.
Strong communication/people skills.
Possess the skills necessary to perform evaluations of patients in ages ranging from pediatric to geriatric.
Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Responsibilities

plan and administer physical therapy services upon receipt of medical referrals
perform physical therapy evaluations
establish short and long-term treatment goals
establish individual and/or group treatment programs of varying degrees of complexity
use a variety of physical therapy modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, massage, traction, and hydrotherapy
use a variety of exercise techniques
assist patients in balance and gait training
train and assist patients in the use and application of a wide variety of assistive devices
perform or supplement activities of daily living programs
instruct families in home programs for patients
ensure patients’ safety in designated treatment areas
maintain patients’ records and charts according to required procedures
supervise technical support personnel who work with patients
explain and/or demonstrate physical therapy procedures to hospital, student and/or community personnel
teach specific physical therapy procedures in in-service educational programs