Physical Therapist, Home Health

Sutter Health•San Mateo, CA

9d•$74 - $104

About The Position

The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. This role demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice-level competencies and is a recognized clinical or workflow subject matter expert. The therapist develops key departmental workflows and clinical protocols or guidelines, serves as a resource in educating, training, and mentoring staff, and acts as a clinical instructor for assigned students. The role may coordinate staff education and student programs. It adheres to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school.
Physical Therapist (PT) certification and Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification.
For Home Health: valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
Five 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 organize multiple priorities and complete duties within expected timelines in a demanding work environment.
Computer and required technology proficiency.
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 and stay current with developments in professional practice.
Ability to teach and educate others and speak publicly.
Ability to analyze clinical practice and workflow and identify best practices.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs for patients.
Develop departmental workflows and clinical protocols or guidelines.
Educate, train, and mentor staff and serve as a clinical instructor for assigned students.
May coordinate staff education and student programs.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop solutions and analyze information from multiple sources.
Develop treatment protocols and training materials and competency assessments.
Apply evidence-based practice information to clinical care and training materials.