Physical Therapist IV: Irvine Physical Therapy

Hoag•Irvine, CA

9d•$58 - $90

About The Position

The Physical Therapist IV assesses patients’ physical therapy needs and establishes and implements treatment programs. The role reviews medical histories, performs screening tests, and consults with patients and their families to identify clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities. The therapist develops plans of care that specify interventions, expected intensity and duration of therapy, and discharge recommendations. They educate patients, families, and caregivers about activities, equipment, and home exercise and activity; conduct re-examinations; measure outcomes; and seek feedback from patients and their interdisciplinary medical teams. The position oversees the clinical work of Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides, manages multiple patients, and may provide care across clinical settings and locations. Services and documentation must be timely, accurate, and compliant with professional and regulatory standards. The role also contributes to staff and student development, clinical education, program and policy development, and Rehabilitation Services initiatives. It assists with orienting new staff, instructs students and interns, teaches established classes or programs, participates in annual clinic and community education events, attends qualifying clinical education coursework, and provides staff in-services and clinical consultations. Additional duties include advising on equipment and supplies, supporting marketing plans, coordinating programs or projects and related staff education, assisting with dashboard measures, and participating in designated hospital committees.

Requirements

Five years 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 certification from the AHA.
Advanced board certification in the area of expertise.
For the Pelvic Health Program: five years of experience as a Physical Therapist in a Pelvic Health care setting and training or experience completing internal pelvic floor exams and treatment.
For Rehabilitation Services/Physical Therapy: two years of experience in the defined area of specialization.
For Rehabilitation Services/Physical Therapy: 12 hours annually of continuing education in the area of clinical specialization.
For Rehabilitation Services/Physical Therapy: experience with a range of diagnoses, including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary conditions.
For Rehabilitation Services/Physical Therapy: fulfill mandatory stroke education requirements per certification agency.
For the Pelvic Health Program: WCS – Clinical Specialist in Women's Health Physical Therapy certification.
For the Wound Healing Center: CWS – Certified Wound Specialist certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical therapy needs and establish and implement treatment programs.
Review medical histories, perform screening tests, and consult with patients and families to identify clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.
Develop plans of care, including interventions, therapy intensity and duration, and discharge recommendations.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about activities, equipment, and home exercise and activity.
Conduct 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 and provide care across clinical settings and locations.
Provide services and complete documentation accurately and on time in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
Participate in continuing education and incorporate relevant information into practice.
Assist with educating and orienting new staff; act as a clinical instructor for students and interns; and teach in an established class or program.
Participate annually in educational events within the clinic and community.
Attend clinical education coursework meeting Physical Therapy Board of California guidelines and provide staff in-services.
Provide clinical consultations to staff.
Provide input on equipment and supplies.
Participate in planning and executing marketing plans.
Assist with developing and implementing Rehabilitation Services programs, policies, and dashboard measures.
Coordinate programs or projects, provide updates as needed, and support staff education.
Participate in designated hospital committees.
Perform other duties as assigned.