Physical Therapist I - Acute Therapy

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$46 - $73

About The Position

The Physical Therapist I evaluates and treats patients in accordance with physician prescriptions and applicable professional standards, including the Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics, the Plan for the Provision of Care to Patients, the Plan for Corporate Compliance, the Performance Improvement Plan, and the Patient Education Plan. The role contributes to continuous quality improvement, student education and training, and divisional growth and cohesiveness to support high-quality therapy care. The therapist maintains a safe environment and communicates sensitively with patients of diverse cultural backgrounds, ages, developmental needs, and physical disabilities. The therapist provides individualized, evidence-based care across evaluation, treatment planning, intervention, patient education, and discharge planning. The position also supports professional development, mentoring and clinical instruction, quality improvement, and positive team dynamics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (minimum).
Physical Therapist License (PT), California state license, upon hire (minimum).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire (minimum).
Must be competent through training and/or experience to perform evaluations, design and implement treatment plans, and provide education appropriate to the patient’s age.
Experience and/or knowledge of assessment and intervention techniques in a medical and physical disabilities setting (minimum).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree; graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (preferred).
Doctorate degree; completion of formal physical therapy education and training from an accredited institution is required for licensure (preferred).

Responsibilities

Leverage talent, knowledge, skills, and a strong work ethic to meet and exceed primary Key Performance Indicator targets while maintaining healthy work habits.
Perform evaluations according to established procedures; verify prescriptions or orders; use relevant tests and standardized measures; develop evidence-supported plans of care; prognosticate outcomes; coordinate patient care; and complete accurate, thorough documentation within expected timeframes.
Use treatment interventions and strategies within the scope of practice, consistent with the plan of care and evidence-based practice, to maximize patient outcomes for specific populations.
Educate patients and identify and facilitate discharge needs, including documentation, communication with the care team, and recommendations for follow-up services.
Identify patient safety concerns and implement appropriate measures to protect patients, self, and others; review therapy risks and benefits and obtain patient or caregiver consent.
Provide individualized, patient-centered care that respects personal, cultural, and spiritual beliefs and preferences; age-related cognitive and psychosocial needs; social support needs; gender; sexual orientation; and economic background.
Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve processes, procedures, methods, and productivity, and apply quality principles to continuous performance improvement.
Participate in activities promoting professional identity in the clinical environment, Cedars-Sinai, and the community.
Pursue professional development through clinical education, formal mentoring, competency development, research, and scholarly work.
Serve effectively as a clinical instructor or mentor in accordance with discipline-specific, regulatory, and professional contexts.
Participate in continuous learning and professional development and document evidence of it.
Contribute to conversations and activities that positively affect team dynamics, cohesion, and morale, and promote individual accountability.