Physical therapist - Acute Care

Montage Health • Monterey, CA

2d

About The Position

The staff physical therapist supports the hospital’s mission by providing quality physical therapy services to patients of all ages who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. The physical therapist collaborates with a variety of 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 position works under the leadership of the department director and/or assistant director. Employees must pass orientation and initial competency assessment before independently treating patients requiring the applicable skill, and must complete and pass all annual competencies. The role is full-time, with 10-hour days that include weekdays and regular Sundays. The pay range, based on years of applicable experience, is $54.16 to $72.43 per hour. Hourly shift differentials are $3.87 for evening shifts and $5.81 for night shifts, with differential eligibility determined by hours worked.

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 independently treating 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 with impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status.
• Collaborate with professionals involved in patient care.
• Educate patients and others as appropriate.
• Engage in critical inquiry.
• Direct and supervise physical therapy services, including support personnel.
• Provide examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions to reduce patient disability.
• Provide prevention and wellness services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time