IRF Per Diem PT Hyde Hospital

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Per Diem Physical Therapist provides inpatient rehabilitation services in the Rehabilitation Services department at Saint Francis/St. Mary’s hospitals. The role reports to the Supervisor or Manager for Inpatient Rehabilitation Services and provides direct and indirect patient care, primarily to adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. A therapist with specific pediatric competencies and clinical experience may also treat infants, children, and adolescents. Upon receipt of a written referral from a licensed approved provider, the therapist evaluates patients with physical and cognitive impairments or disabilities, establishes therapeutic goals, develops and implements plans of care, and uses appropriate physical therapy interventions, modalities, and procedures. The therapist maintains required patient records and may supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides. As a member of the clinical care team, the therapist participates in departmental and hospital compliance, quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives. The minimum work requirement is two weekend day shifts per month and one major and one minor Winter UC holiday.

Requirements

DPT doctoral graduate degree; a bachelor’s degree is acceptable for applicants who graduated 15 or more years ago.
At least one year of related patient care experience.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to recognize signs of distress.
Basic computer skills, including experience using the Epic electronic medical record.
Good interpersonal, time management, problem-solving, and self-initiation skills.
Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Possession of, or proven eligibility for, licensure as a Physical Therapist through the Physical Therapy Board of California.
Possession of, or proven eligibility for, AHA BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing patient care in acute care hospitals and acute rehabilitation or IRF settings.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients referred by a licensed approved provider using muscle, neurological, gait, functional, and developmental tests to determine functional impairments.
Establish short- and long-term therapeutic goals in consultation with the referring provider and the patient’s caregiver or family.
Develop plans of care based on evaluations and goals, and adjust interventions according to patient progress and performance.
Provide direct patient care using physical therapy techniques and methods appropriate to the patient’s goals, plan of care, scope of practice, and the therapist’s competence.
Delegate and supervise therapeutic interventions that support staff may legally and appropriately perform.
Complete discharge planning as appropriate.
Prepare and maintain accurate and timely patient care records, including services rendered, progress and discharge notes, charges, and third-party payer reports.
Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers and families, department staff, managers, and other clinical personnel.
Report patient progress at rounds, clinics, and team conferences as indicated.
Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills.
Complete routine departmental tasks, such as timecard completion and schedule sign-up, in a timely manner.
Communicate with the Supervisor and Manager about work requirements, availability or status changes, PT licensure and AHA BLS certification renewal, and completion of required UC learning.
Participate in and support departmental and organizational compliance, quality, safety, and process improvement activities.
Represent the department professionally and perform other duties related to patient care or assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
Work at least two weekend day shifts per month and one major and one minor Winter UC holiday.