PHYSICAL THERAPIST II - PHYSICAL THERAPY

Hoag Health System • Newport Beach, CA

238d • $51 - $79

About The Position

The Physical Therapist II assesses individual patients' Physical Therapy needs, and then establishes and implements a treatment program. This role reviews the medical history, applies screening tests, and meets with patient and family to determine clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities. Determines a plan of care to include appropriate interventions, expected intensity, duration of therapy, and recommendations for discharge. Provides education to patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding purpose of activity, use of equipment, home exercise and activity. Performs regular re-examinations, measures outcomes, and seeks feedback from patient, family, and patients' interdisciplinary medical team. Oversees the clinical work of the Physical Therapist Assistant and Rehabilitation Aide. Manages multiple patients at the same time and provides care in multiple clinical settings and locations. Provides services and required documentation timely, accurately, and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards. Participates in outside continuing education and incorporates information into practice. Performs other duties as assigned. Additionally, the Physical Therapist II assists with educating and orienting new staff, acts as clinical instructor for students and interns, and participates as instructor in an established class or program. Participates in educational events within the clinic and community. Attends specific clinical education coursework which meet the guidelines of the Physical Therapy Board of California and provides in-services to staff.

Requirements

• Eighteen months' experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute healthcare system environment required.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of California.
• Current BLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with Microsoft Office and healthcare database systems preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual patients' Physical Therapy needs and establish treatment programs.
• Review medical history and apply screening tests.
• Meet with patient and family to determine clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.
• Determine a plan of care including appropriate interventions, expected intensity, duration of therapy, and recommendations for discharge.
• Provide education to patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding purpose of activity, use of equipment, home exercise and activity.
• Perform regular re-examinations, measure outcomes, and seek feedback from patient, family, and interdisciplinary medical team.
• Oversee the clinical work of the Physical Therapist Assistant and Rehabilitation Aide.
• Manage multiple patients simultaneously and provide care in various clinical settings.
• Provide services and documentation timely and accurately in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Participate in continuing education and incorporate information into practice.
• Assist with educating and orienting new staff.
• Act as clinical instructor for students and interns.
• Participate in educational events within the clinic and community.
• Attend clinical education coursework and provide in-services to staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree