Physical Therapist (PT), Long Term Acute Care

Lifepoint Health • San Leandro, CA

14d • $55 - $64

About The Position

Your experience matters Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist (PT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you’ll contribute The Physical Therapist (PT) assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual. Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork. Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed. Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services. Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention. Formulates and updates patient specific plan of care for physical therapy Reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in each patient team conference Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate. Performs appropriate documentation. Demonstrates knowledge, competency and proficiency of physical therapy modalities.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located
• Current BLS/CPR certification

Nice To Haves

• Inpatient rehab experience preferred

Responsibilities

• assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients
• provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care
• assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities
• assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs
• May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual
• assesses patients’ needs
• identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions
• works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork
• observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals
• recommends change to physician, if needed
• performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy
• performs accurate and timely QI scoring
• assesses patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation
• makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain
• makes appropriate physician contact for intervention
• formulates and updates patient specific plan of care for physical therapy
• reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in each patient team conference
• performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate
• performs appropriate documentation
• demonstrates knowledge, competency and proficiency of physical therapy modalities

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees