PT I- Full-time- Rehab Center

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

10d

About The Position

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Assists patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The position also participates in departmental operations and performance improvement activities, including continuous quality improvement (CQI).

Requirements

Graduate of an approved and accredited professional Physical Therapy school or program.
Current California Physical Therapist license through the California Physical Therapy Board.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals certification from the American Heart Association.
CCS paneling is required within six months of hire for therapists functioning in a CCS-designated NICU; CCS-paneled staff review and supervise services provided by non-paneled personnel as required by licensure and CCS guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

Actively participates in departmental goals, initiatives, clinical and operational projects, CQI activities, staff meetings, chart reviews, committees, and system-wide activities when requested.
Completes documentation accurately, legibly, concisely, and on time in accordance with Sharp HealthCare, professional, regulatory, and third-party payer requirements; maintains operational records and completes applicable care plans, education records, billing, and discharge plans.
Communicates patient-care and departmental issues; adapts to schedule and assignment changes; completes additional assignments and regulatory requirements; contributes suggestions for operational issues; supports students, float staff, and registry personnel with unit-specific information; and maintains departmental cleanliness and safety.
Sets priorities, responds to unscheduled situations, uses time effectively, and meets department productivity standards.
Evaluates and treats patients within the scope of care in a cost-effective and appropriate manner based on diagnosis, age, and culture.
Assesses pain that interferes with function or rehabilitation participation and provides interventions; completes appropriate assessments and reassessments according to policy.
Evaluates patient outcomes and care effectiveness and reports significant changes or abnormal findings to management or the physician.
Communicates pertinent patient-related problems through interdisciplinary conferences and initiates discussion with other team members when needed for comprehensive care or problem-solving.
Provides care in a manner that promotes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Develops teaching plans based on identified learning needs, evaluates learning effectiveness, and includes family as appropriate.
Demonstrates safe and knowledgeable use of modalities, equipment, and therapeutic procedures.
Coordinates and directs patient care to meet patient needs and follow hospital policy; completes a development plan and maintains satisfactory performance.
Participates in weekly team meetings and discharge meetings, interdisciplinary rounds, staffing, and patient conferences as required; attends weekly NICU rounds if functioning in the NICU.
Collaborates with the Case Manager on referrals and transitions of therapy needs to local CCS Medical Therapy Programs or Units for infants being discharged.
For CCS-paneled therapists, recommends appropriate outpatient services and, with a physician order, may assist with referrals to CCS Medical Therapy Units or other treatment facilities.