Physical Therapist - Outpatient Neurological Rehabiliation

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

4h

About The Position

The Physical Therapist-Orthopedic will be responsible for
establishing and maintaining a comprehensive and advanced program for physical
therapy.  Will include performing patient evaluations, goal setting, integrative
treatment planning, follow-up assessments and ongoing patient and family
education.  Provides care according to Physical Therapy, Medical Center policies
and procedures and the application of treatment techniques in accordance with
discipline specific designated practice act.  Is responsible for providing
outpatient services under physician's orders.  Fosters a constructive and
supportive approach to department operations.  Promotes professional, collegial
relationships.  Understands economic constraints and practices are designed to
conserve resources.  Supervises Physical Therapy Assistant and Rehabilitation
Technicians when indicated.  Opportunities to participate in and initiate
clinical research trials, involving physical therapy and patient treatments
and/or outcomes.  Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Suitable combination of education, training or experience along with a California license in Physical Therapy is acceptable.
• Ability to independently operate required equipment, assessment tools, HME equipment, copy machine, fax machine, answer telephone
• Able to read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction.
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.
• Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.
• Currently licensed by California Board of Physical Therapy.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
• CCS-Paneled required if assigned to Pediatric Rehabilitation or fulfill CCS paneling requirements within twelve months from hire date.

Nice To Haves

• speak in Spanish

Responsibilities

• performing patient evaluations
• goal setting
• integrative treatment planning
• follow-up assessments
• ongoing patient and family education
• providing outpatient services under physician's orders
• supervising Physical Therapy Assistant and Rehabilitation Technicians when indicated
• participate in and initiate clinical research trials, involving physical therapy and patient treatments and/or outcomes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees