Physical Therapist II, Pleasanton

Sutter Health•Pleasanton, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Independently responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program OR graduate of an accredited physical therapy program that can be demonstrated with a valid PT license
PT-Physical Therapist OR approved license applicant or resident training program employee
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
DL-Valid Drivers License (for Home Health)
AUTO-Automobile Insurance (for Home Health)
2 years of recent relevant experience
Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently
Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements
Ability to work in demanding work environment
Ability to organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements
Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies
Effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills
Interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities
Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills
Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement

Responsibilities

Assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs
Improving patient mobility, relieving pain, increasing strength, and improving or correcting disabling conditions
Gaining confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers
Providing competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication
Adhering to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures
Providing clinical supervision of assistants and aides
Serving as clinical instructor for assigned students