Sr. Physical Therapist (Hanford) Full Time, 8-Hour Shift

Adventist Health • Hanford, CA

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About The Position

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed. Job Summary: Evaluates and treats patients to help restore functions based on physical therapy principles and practices. Participates in program development and staff and community education. Demonstrates leadership and independence in the work environment. Provides service to all age groups, ranging from infancy to geriatrics. Participates in home environmental assessments, assisting with rehab care plan development. Serves as technical specialist on daily tasks and cases. Regularly models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills.

Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree: Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016
• Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
• Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Nice To Haves

• Three years' technical experience: Preferred
• Two years' experience in inpatient acute care, acute therapy or outpatient setting: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates accurate and complete patient condition documentation and notifies physicians when patient condition warrants intervention.
• Provides assessments, evaluations, plans of care and treatments that align with patient therapy needs.
• Develops work assignments and supervises physical therapist assistants, physical therapy technicians and physical therapy aides.
• Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies. Documents maintenance and repairs.
• Provides patient with instructions about therapeutic procedures to be continued.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees