Physical Therapist II: Irvine Physical Therapy

Hoag•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Physical Therapist II assesses patients’ physical therapy needs and establishes and implements treatment programs. The therapist reviews medical histories, applies screening tests, and consults with patients and their families to identify clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities. The therapist determines plans of care, including appropriate interventions, expected intensity and duration of therapy, and discharge recommendations. The role includes educating patients, families, and caregivers about activities, equipment, home exercises, and activity. The Physical Therapist II conducts regular re-examinations, measures outcomes, and seeks feedback from patients, families, and the interdisciplinary medical team. The therapist oversees the clinical work of Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides, manages multiple patients concurrently, and provides care across clinical settings and locations. Services and documentation must be timely, accurate, and consistent with professional and regulatory standards. The Physical Therapist II participates in continuing education and incorporates learning into practice. The role also assists with educating and orienting new staff, serves as a clinical instructor for students and interns, teaches in established classes or programs, participates in educational events in the clinic and community, attends qualifying clinical education coursework, and provides staff in-services. Other duties may be assigned. Department-specific qualifications apply. In the Acute Rehabilitation Unit, the therapist demonstrates competency in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program (IRF QRP), and may travel to patients’ homes for home evaluations. In the Pelvic Health Program, the therapist must have the specified pelvic-health experience and training, attend quarterly clinical meetings with a PT IV, and be competent in treating adult male and female pelvic-health conditions. In Rehabilitation Services/Physical Therapy, the therapist needs experience with a range of diagnoses and must fulfill mandatory stroke education requirements set by the certification agency.

Requirements

At least 18 months of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute healthcare system environment.
Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of California.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Acute Rehabilitation Unit: Demonstrated competency in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program (IRF QRP).
Pelvic Health Program: At least 18 months of experience as a Physical Therapist in a pelvic health care setting.
Pelvic Health Program: Training or experience completing internal pelvic floor examinations and treatment.
Pelvic Health Program: Attend a quarterly clinical meeting with a PT IV and be competent in treating adult male and female pelvic health conditions.
Rehabilitation Services/Physical Therapy: Experience with a range of diagnoses, including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary.
Rehabilitation Services/Physical Therapy: Fulfill mandatory stroke education requirements per the certification agency.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical therapy needs and establish and implement treatment programs.
Review medical histories, apply screening tests, and meet with patients and families to identify clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.
Determine plans of care, including interventions, therapy intensity and duration, and discharge recommendations.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about activities, equipment, home exercises, and activity.
Conduct regular re-examinations, measure outcomes, and seek feedback from patients, families, and the interdisciplinary medical team.
Oversee the clinical work of Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides.
Manage multiple patients concurrently and provide care in multiple clinical settings and locations.
Provide services and complete documentation accurately and promptly in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
Participate in continuing education and incorporate new information into practice.
Assist with educating and orienting new staff; serve as a clinical instructor for students and interns; and teach in an established class or program.
Participate in educational events within the clinic and community, attend qualifying clinical education coursework, and provide staff in-services.
Perform other duties as assigned.