Physical Therapist

Loma Linda University Health•Loma Linda, CA

5d•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, helps patients prevent disability, and promotes maximal patient and caregiver participation. The Physical Therapist 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 designated practice act. The position provides inpatient services under physician orders and may supervise a Physical Therapy Assistant upon request. The Physical Therapist participates in case conferences and discharge planning meetings and coordinates with the Case Manager for patients who may need continued Physical Therapy services after hospital discharge. Services may be provided for LLUMC and LLUCH, depending on adult or pediatric assignment. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current license from the Physical Therapy Board of California.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
If working in Pediatric Rehabilitation, California Children's Services (CCS) paneling is required, or must be obtained within twelve months of hire into the Pediatric Program.
Meet Department documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
Ability to read, write legibly, and communicate in English with professional quality.
Ability to use the computer and software programs necessary for the position and troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; follow and enforce policies; remain calm and courteous under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, and accept direction.
Ability to think critically, work independently with minimal supervision, perform basic math, manage multiple assignments, problem solve, and organize and prioritize workload.
Ability to recall information accurately and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear general conversation and workplace or patient-care sounds; see computer screens, medical records, and written documents; and discern temperature variances through touch.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, 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.
Deliver care according to Physical Therapy and Medical Center policies and procedures and the discipline-specific designated practice act.
Provide inpatient services under physician orders.
Supervise a Physical Therapy Assistant upon request.
Participate in case conferences and discharge planning meetings.
Coordinate with the Case Manager regarding patients who may need Physical Therapy after hospital discharge.
Perform other duties as needed.