Physical Therapist - ECC/SNF

Tahoe Forest Health System•Truckee, CA

13d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist primarily supports Inpatient Therapy Services in the SNF/LTC facility. Under the direct supervision of the manager, the PT provides patient care services, including evaluation and implementation of modalities and treatments in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and applicable licensing requirements in California or Nevada. The PT is committed to providing high-quality health care and adapting to the changing needs of the communities served by Tahoe Forest Hospital. The role organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs; evaluates patients and develops individualized therapy plans; performs and documents treatment and progress; and works collaboratively with patients, families, and health care team members. The PT follows departmental workflows, policies, documentation and scheduling requirements, participates in quality improvement and assurance activities, and demonstrates professional conduct and System Values. The position offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus or relocation assistance. The rate of pay is $58.63 per hour plus DOE. It is a non-represented position with no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy program, or a bachelor's or certificate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program as listed under other qualifications.
Be licensed to practice and pass the National Physical Therapy Examination administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, subject to the stated provision for new graduates.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers upon hire.
Enroll in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) BLS Entry or Prep Curriculum, depending on previous BLS certification, within three months of hire.
California Physical Therapy license if practicing in California.
Nevada Physical Therapy license if practicing in Nevada.
For applicants working under the applicable state-board pathway, be an approved and authorized Graduate of Physical Therapy in Nevada or a Physical Therapy Licensed Applicant in California, eligible to work under direct supervision of a supervising Physical Therapist; verification of state-board eligibility is required.

Nice To Haves

Master's or doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.

Responsibilities

Organize and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy programs.
Use appropriate resources to provide sensitive, personal care to individuals requiring physical therapy services.
Plan and perform individualized therapy programs, including modalities, soft tissue massage and mobilization, traction, therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, and home programs.
Collaborate with hospital team members and services to maintain services and activities that meet patient needs.
Apply diagnostic and prognostic muscle, joint, and functional ability tests.
Evaluate, record, and report patient progress for review.
Ensure that patients and visitors follow established policies and procedures.
Explain physical therapy policies and procedures to patients and family members as necessary.
Participate in peer feedback to improve line-of-service performance.
Practice fiscal responsibility and work to maintain targeted key performance indicators set by the Director of Therapy and Clinical Manager.
Maintain courteous and professional interpersonal relationships and seek clarification of duties when needed.
Direct suggestions, criticisms, and questions to appropriate personnel.
Participate in the Quality Improvement process and Quality Assurance audit program.
Attend staff meetings or review meeting minutes when absent.
Follow departmental operational workflows, including communication methods, EPIC documentation requirements, and patient scheduling.
Establish rapport with team members, patients, and other health care providers.
Instruct, motivate, and assist patients with physical activities, which may require assistive devices.
Educate patients and families about patient care and home programs and document that education appropriately.
Participate in activities addressing health needs locally, nationally, or globally as recommended by the APTA code of ethics.
Demonstrate System Values and comply with System policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.