Physical Therapist (Per Diem, Day Shift)

Adventist Health • Hanford, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Located in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford is a 173-bed hospital with outpatient clinics offering primary and specialty care. 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 the interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops and delivers individualized treatment, and establishes care and discharge plans. The position documents clinical work accurately and on time, supervises assigned assistants, and performs other job-related duties as assigned. Adventist Health requires associates to 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, required only if the license was obtained on or after January 2016, or foreign equivalent.
• Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice.
• CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
• BLS certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required for the facility.
• 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

• Education Level: No Education Listed