Physical Therapist, In Patient Physical Therapy, Full-Time, Days

MarinHealth • Greenbrae, CA

1d • $54 - $81 • Onsite

About The Position

To provide physical or corrective treatment of any musculoskeletal, skin, or neurological condition by use of physical, chemical, heat, light, water, sound, massage, and active, passive, and resistive exercise, and shall include physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning and modification, instruction and consultative services.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree with completion of course work in a school or schools approved by the Physical Therapy Examining Committee so as to qualify for licensure by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs
• One year as a licensed Physical Therapist in acute care hospital setting or equivalent preferred.
• Physical Therapist Required at hire
• Basic Life Support Required at hire
• Integrative Agitation Management (IAM) Required within 30 days of hire
• Evaluation, accurate assessment, design of appropriate treatment plans, and execution of skilled treatment in keeping with current practices and their application in the field of physical therapy
• Ability to read, speak, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instruction
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to complete documentation as per policy and procedure
• Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

Nice To Haves

• A new graduate is acceptable unless a specific number of years experience is required at the time of hire due to the needs of the department

Responsibilities

• On referral, assess and evaluate patients by administering various range of motion, muscle, neurological, visual, or functional tests or tools to determine degree of impairment and an appropriate treatment plan
• Develop a treatment plan based on results of the evaluation, goals of patient, and those recommended by the physician; and make appropriate changes in treatment plan according to patient's performance
• Administer direct safe patient care, utilizing physical therapy techniques as indicated
• Provide instruction to patients, their families, and care givers regarding self-care and home programs
• Act as a consultant to physician and other health care workers regarding physical function, treatment programs, precautions and adaptive equipment
• Delegate and supervise patient treatment provided by non-professional and support personnel
• Suggest and, as authorized, introduce new methods and techniques
• Keep abreast of current trends and developments in the field. Demonstrate evidence of continuously seeking, acquiring and updating professional knowledge and skills in Physical Therapy
• Share execution of non-professional activities in the department, such as scheduling, charge slips, ordering supplies, maintenance of equipment, etc.
• May act as Senior Therapist of Dept. in the absence of the Manager

Benefits

• The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level