Physical therapist - Acute Care

Montage Health • Monterey, CA

4d • $54 - $72

About The Position

Under the leadership of the department director and/or assistant director, the staff physical therapist supports the Hospital’s mission by providing quality physical therapy services to patients of all ages. Services address impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. The physical therapist collaborates with professionals involved in patient care, educates patients and others, engages in critical inquiry, and directs and supervises physical therapy services, including support personnel. Services include examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions to reduce patient disability, as well as prevention and wellness services.

The role requires passing orientation and an initial competency assessment before independently assigning patients requiring the applicable skill, and completing and passing all annual competencies. This is a regular, full-time position with 10-hour day shifts, including weekdays and regular Sundays.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapy Board of California license.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
• Pass orientation and initial competency assessment before independent assignment of patients requiring the applicable skill.
• Complete and pass all annual competencies.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or doctorate degree in physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality physical therapy services to patients of all ages.
• Examine, evaluate, diagnose, and establish prognoses for patients.
• Provide interventions to reduce patient disability.
• Collaborate with professionals involved in patient care.
• Educate patients and others, and engage in critical inquiry.
• Direct and supervise physical therapy services, including support personnel.
• Provide prevention and wellness services.
• Pass orientation and initial competency assessment before independently treating patients requiring the applicable skill, and pass annual competencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time