Physical Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center•Santa Maria, CA

5d•$51 - $76

About The Position

The Physical Therapist helps hospice and home healthcare patients achieve effective rehabilitation and an improved quality of life. The role performs all phases of physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, and documentation, along with other tasks that support quality of care and effective department function. The therapist evaluates and reevaluates patients, establishes and implements treatment plans, administers treatment using accepted therapy procedures, and oversees aides who assist with established plans. The role teaches patients and caregivers functional activities and physical therapy techniques, documents and reports treatment and patient progress, and communicates with the medical team about goals, progress, and rehabilitative potential. The therapist collaborates with the treatment team, follows professional standards and ethics, and demonstrates specialized clinical knowledge and skills in an area of expertise. The position also requires compliance with safety, infection-control, organizational, and dress-code policies; reliable attendance and punctuality; support for the organization’s mission and strategic plan; and effective time management and prioritization.

Requirements

Two years of professional experience in rehabilitation.
California Physical Therapist credential or license.
Basic Life Support (CPR).
California driver’s license.
Auto insurance.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing patient evaluations and establish and implement treatment plans.
Administer treatment plans using accepted physical therapy procedures.
Oversee therapist extenders (aides) in implementing established treatment plans.
Teach patients and/or caregivers functional activities and physical therapy techniques appropriate to their needs.
Document treatment daily using appropriate forms and clear, concise data; submit documentation at least weekly.
Accurately record treatments and communicate patient status and progress in Patient Care Conference and DIC summaries.
Communicate regularly with medical team members regarding goals, progress, and rehabilitative potential.
Collaborate as a member of the treatment team.
Maintain American Physical Therapy Association standards of conduct and adhere to professional ethics.
Demonstrate specialized clinical knowledge and skills in an identified area of expertise.
Comply with safety, infection-control, Dignity Health Integrity Program, dress-code, and other organizational policies.
Maintain punctuality and consistent attendance, support the organization’s mission and strategic plan, and use effective time management and priority setting.