Physical Therapist-NICU

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

4d • $49 - $67 • 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 Physical 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.

The position provides inpatient services under physician orders and may supervise a Physical Therapy Assistant upon request. It participates in case conferences and discharge planning meetings and coordinates with the Case Manager for patients who may need continued Physical Therapy services after 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, at least two years of post-graduate pediatric experience.
• Current license from the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• California Children's Services (CCS) paneling if working in Pediatric Rehabilitation, or CCS paneling within twelve months of hire into the Pediatric Program.
• Ability to meet department documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in English in person, in writing, and by telephone.
• Ability to use necessary computer and software programs and troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
• Ability to communicate positively and professionally, collaborate, teach, lead, supervise, accept direction, and follow or enforce policies consistently.
• Ability to think critically, work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, solve problems, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write legibly, perform basic math functions, and recall information accurately.
• Sensory abilities needed for patient care, including distinguishing colors and smells, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, reading screens and documents, and discerning temperature variances through touch.
• Candidates must understand and embrace Loma Linda University Health's mission, purpose, and identity.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills are preferred.

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.
• Provide 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 require continued Physical Therapy services after hospital discharge.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time