Physical Therapist - NICU - Per Diem
About The Position
When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our fifth-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals! What's this role all about? As a per diem Physical Therapist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) unit, you will assist evaluating and treating patients in accordance with the prescription of the physician. The Physical Therapist NICU Therapist will assists in the continuous quality improvement process and in the education and training of students and assists in divisional growth and cohesiveness to ensure a high quality of therapy care. The Therapist will assist in delivering patient care consistent with Scope of Standards and Code of Ethics; the Plan for the Provision of Care to Patients, the Plan for Corporate Compliance, the Performance Improvement Plan and Patient Education Plan. Competency skills include the ability to deliver care maintaining safety of the environment, applying appropriate communication with sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patient with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program - Bachelors minimum
- Master's Degree Graduate of an accreditied Physical Therapy program- Preferred
- Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program- Preferred
- Possess a current and valid Physical Therapist License per California State requirements
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- 2 years experience as a practicing therapist and evidence of ability to perform at this level.
- 1 year experience in the current or similar practice setting in which the individual will be working as a therapist - NICU.
- Good knowledge of assessment and intervention in a medical and physical disabilities setting.
- Able to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Proficient by virtue of training and/or experience to perform evaluations, design and implement treatment plans and provide education in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient.
- Able to push, pull, lift or carry 0-35 pounds on an intermittent basis.
- Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat consistently in order to safely administer manual exercises and techniques.
- Able to assist patient with physical activities such as transfers, bed mobility, and ambulation.
Responsibilities
- Assist evaluating and treating patients in accordance with the prescription of the physician.
- Assist in the continuous quality improvement process and in the education and training of students
- Assist in divisional growth and cohesiveness to ensure a high quality of therapy care.
- Assist in delivering patient care consistent with Scope of Standards and Code of Ethics; the Plan for the Provision of Care to Patients, the Plan for Corporate Compliance, the Performance Improvement Plan and Patient Education Plan.
- Deliver care maintaining safety of the environment, applying appropriate communication with sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patient with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
