Physical Therapist

Loma Linda•Loma Linda, CA

6d•$49 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, and implements prescribed physical therapy treatments and supervises individual patient care, providing quality services autonomously in a hospital setting. The role helps patients prevent disability and promotes maximal patient and caregiver participation. It is responsible for recovery programs following disease, injury, surgery, or loss of a body part, and provides care in accordance with Physical Therapy and Medical Center policies, procedures, and the discipline-specific practice act. The Physical Therapist provides inpatient services under physician orders and may supervise a Physical Therapy Assistant upon request. The role participates in case conferences and discharge-planning meetings and coordinates with the Case Manager when patients may need continued Physical Therapy services after discharge. Services may be provided for LLUMC or LLUCH, depending on adult or pediatric assignment. Other duties may be assigned. A recruitment incentive bonus of $3,000 may be available based on eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Currently licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Meet department documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
Communicate effectively and professionally in English in person, in writing, and by telephone.
Use computers and software programs necessary for the position and troubleshoot and calibrate patient-care equipment.
Work independently with minimal supervision; think critically, problem-solve, and organize and prioritize multiple assignments.
Lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, accept direction, and follow or enforce policies consistently.
Perform basic math functions and recall information accurately.
Meet the sensory and communication abilities necessary for patient care, including distinguishing colors and smells, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, reading screens and documents, and discerning temperature variances through touch.
Understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda University Health and its affiliated entities.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills are preferred.
For assignment to NICU departments, at least two years of post-graduate pediatric experience is required.
For work in Pediatric Rehabilitation, California Children's Services (CCS) paneling is required; alternatively, CCS paneling must be obtained within twelve months of hire into the Pediatric Program.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and plan and implement prescribed physical therapy treatments.
Supervise individual patient care and provide autonomous, quality services 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.
Provide inpatient services under physician orders in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and the discipline-specific practice act.
Supervise a Physical Therapy Assistant upon request.
Participate in case conferences and discharge-planning meetings.
Coordinate with the Case Manager for patients who may need continued Physical Therapy services after hospital discharge.
Perform other duties as needed.