Physical Therapist, Outpatient Orthopedic

Sutter Health•Folsom, CA

3d•$125,798 - $176,093

About The Position

The Physical Therapist independently assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. The role builds patient and family cooperation through competent assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication with patients, their support groups, and other healthcare providers. The Physical Therapist follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety while delivering patient care. The position provides clinical supervision to assistants and aides and serves as a clinical instructor for assigned students. The role is full time, with a varied shift, variable days of the week, rotating weekend requirements, and 40 weekly hours.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program, or graduate of an accredited physical therapy program demonstrated through a valid PT license.
Physical Therapist (PT) certification/licensure, or status as an approved license applicant or employee in a resident training program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Critical thinking, complex problem-solving, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently.
Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
Ability to work in a demanding environment, organize multiple priorities, and complete duties within expected timelines and requirements.
Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service, and community relations skills.
Ability to retain and apply new knowledge and skills.
Ability to keep abreast of professional practice developments and advancements.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs to improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
Monitor and care for patients, communicate effectively, and gain cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.
Provide clinical supervision of assistants and aides.
Serve as a clinical instructor for assigned students.