Physical Therapist, Per Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health • Montebello, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello is a 192-bed hospital with wound care medical office, surgical, and laboratory services, serving the culturally diverse greater Los Angeles community. The Physical Therapist plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve patients’ physical, social, and mental functions while meeting department objectives. The role also serves as a co-leader in an interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

The Physical Therapist completes evaluations, develops individualized treatment and care plans, provides therapy interventions, documents clinical care, and supervises assigned assistants. Associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is required if the license was obtained on or after January 2016; a foreign equivalent is accepted.
• Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice is required.
• CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
• Facility-specific BLS certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS) certification is required.
• Associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Physical Therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete evaluations to ensure quality standards and address assessment areas requiring attention.
• Use appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establish individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provide therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques.
• Establish individualized care and discharge plans and ensure plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
• Complete comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
• Supervise assigned assistants.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Serve as co-leader in an interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

What This Job Offers

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