Physical Therapist-NICU

Loma Linda University Health • Loma Linda, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, and implements prescribed physical therapy treatments and supervises individual patient care. The role provides quality services autonomously in a hospital setting, helping patients prevent disability and promoting maximal patient and caregiver participation. The therapist supports recovery following disease, injury, surgery, or loss of a body part and provides care according to Physical Therapy and Medical Center policies and procedures, applying treatment techniques in accordance with the discipline-specific designated practice act. Inpatient services are provided under physician orders.

The therapist may supervise a Physical Therapy Assistant upon request, participate in case conferences and discharge planning meetings, and coordinate with the Case Manager when a patient may need continued Physical Therapy after hospital discharge. Services may be provided for LLUMC and LLUCH based on adult or pediatric assignment. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• If assigned to NICU departments, have a minimum of two years of post-graduate pediatric experience.
• Currently hold a license from the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• If working in Pediatric Rehabilitation, be California Children's Services (CCS) paneled, or obtain CCS paneling within twelve months of hire into the Pediatric Program.
• Meet Department documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Be able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and by telephone; Spanish is preferred.
• Be able to use the computer and software programs necessary for the position and troubleshoot and calibrate patient-care equipment.
• Be able to communicate and work positively, effectively, and professionally with others; enforce policies consistently; remain calm and courteous under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, and accept direction.
• Be able to think critically, work independently with minimal supervision, perform basic math, manage multiple assignments, solve problems, organize and prioritize workload, recall information accurately, and attend to detail.
• Meet sensory abilities necessary for patient care, including distinguishing colors and smells, hearing conversation and workplace or patient-care sounds, seeing screens and written documents, and discerning temperature variances through touch.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement prescribed physical therapy treatments.
• Supervise individual patient care and provide quality services autonomously in a hospital setting.
• Help patients prevent disability and promote maximal patient and caregiver participation.
• Provide recovery programs following disease, injury, surgery, or loss of a body part.
• Deliver inpatient services under physician orders and follow applicable policies, procedures, and practice-act requirements.
• Supervise a Physical Therapy Assistant upon request.
• Participate in case conferences and discharge planning meetings.
• Coordinate with the Case Manager regarding patients who may need Physical Therapy services after hospital discharge.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time