Physical Therapist II: Irvine Physical Therapy

Hoag•Irvine, CA

4d•$53 - $82

About The Position

The Physical Therapist II assesses patients’ physical therapy needs and establishes and implements treatment programs. The role reviews medical histories, applies screening tests, and meets with patients and their families to determine clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities. The therapist determines plans of care, including interventions, expected intensity and duration of therapy, and discharge recommendations. The role educates patients, families, and caregivers about activities, equipment, and home exercise and activity programs; performs regular re-examinations; measures outcomes; and seeks feedback from patients, families, and interdisciplinary medical teams. The position oversees the clinical work of Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides, manages multiple patients simultaneously, and provides care across multiple clinical settings and locations. It requires timely, accurate services and documentation in accordance with professional and regulatory standards, as well as participation in continuing education and application of new information to practice. The Physical Therapist II also helps educate and orient new staff, serves as a clinical instructor for students and interns, and teaches in established classes or programs. The therapist participates in educational events in the clinic and community, attends specified clinical education coursework meeting Physical Therapy Board of California guidelines, and provides staff in-services. Other duties may be assigned.

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 BLS – Basic Life Support (AHA) certification.
For the Pelvic Health Program: 18 months of experience as a Physical Therapist in a Pelvic Health care setting.
For the Pelvic Health Program: training or experience completing internal pelvic floor exams and treatment.
For the Pelvic Health Program: competence treating all male and female adult pelvic health conditions and participation in a quarterly clinical meeting with a PT IV.
For Rehabilitation Services/Physical Therapy: experience with a range of diagnoses, including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary.
For Rehabilitation Services/Physical Therapy: fulfill mandatory stroke education requirements per certification agency.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Microsoft Office and healthcare database systems.
Bilingual or multilingual ability.
For the Acute Rehabilitation Unit: demonstrated competency in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program (IRF QRP).
For the Acute Rehabilitation Unit: ability to travel to a patient’s home for home evaluation may be required.

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 determine clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.
Develop plans of care, including interventions, expected intensity and duration of therapy, and discharge recommendations.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the purpose of activities, equipment use, and home exercise and activity programs.
Perform regular re-examinations, measure outcomes, and seek feedback from patients, families, and interdisciplinary medical teams.
Oversee the clinical work of Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides.
Manage multiple patients simultaneously and provide care across multiple clinical settings and locations.
Provide services and documentation accurately and promptly, consistent with professional and regulatory standards.
Participate in continuing education and incorporate information into practice.
Assist with educating and orienting new staff.
Serve as a clinical instructor for students and interns and as an instructor in an established class or program.
Participate in educational events within the clinic and community.
Attend specified clinical education coursework that meets Physical Therapy Board of California guidelines.
Provide in-services to staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.