Physical Therapist - Coastal Ortho - Torrance

Cedars-Sinai•Torrance, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll. Full time role will be at the Cedars-Sinai Outpatient/Sports Medicine location in Torrance, California 5215 Torrance Blvd, Torrance 90503 What will you be doing in this role? The Physical Therapist evaluate and treats patients in accordance with the prescription of the physician. Assists in the continuous quality improvement process and in the education and training of students and assists in divisional growth and cohesiveness to ensure a high quality of therapy care. Provides care while maintaining safety of the environment, applying appropriate communication with sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

Performs evaluations appropriate to established procedures. Ensures there is a prescription/order for all evaluations and uses relevant test and standardized measures congruent to best practice.
Develops a comprehensive plan of care that is supported by evaluation findings and prognosticate patient outcomes/progress integrating all relevant factors.
Handles the physical therapy care of the patient and coordinates with others to ensure the patient receives the total care they need.
Completes all required documentation in an accurate and thorough manner within the expected timeframes.
Utilizes treatment intervention and strategies within the scope of practice and supported by established plan of care and integration of evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes tailored to specific patient populations.
Identifies safety concerns regarding patient population and institutes appropriate measures to provide a safe environment, including protection of self and others.
Reviews identified risks and benefits of therapy and obtains consent from patient and/or caregiver.
Identifies and facilitates patient discharge needs including documentation, communication with care team, and recommendation for follow-up services.
Gives ideas and suggestions to continuously improve processes, procedures, methods and productivity, and utilizes quality principles for continuous performance improvement.
Participates in professional development through clinical education, formal mentoring programs, further development of clinical and professional competencies, involvement in research and scholarly work.
Effectively serves as a clinical instructor/mentor in accordance with specific discipline, regulatory and professional context.