Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Methodist Hospital Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The inpatient physical therapy department at Methodist Hospital works with acutely ill or injured patients to restore fundamental movement, strength, and balance, playing a critical role in early mobilization and preparing them for safe transitions home or to a lower level of care. Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. One Community. One Mission. One California

Requirements

CA Physical Therapist license within 6 months.
Basic Life Support - CPR.

Nice To Haves

Completed an accredited Physical Therapy degree program.
Board eligible and able to obtain CA PT license within 6 months or have already obtained a CA PT License.
Previous experience as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist intern.

Responsibilities

Perform initial evaluations.
Develop and update individualized plans of care.
Provide a variety of direct treatments.
Consistently meet patient care productivity standards.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families.
Promote a positive customer service environment.
Evaluations are completed according to department protocol within 24-48 hours once initiated, thoroughly covering all relevant areas, with appropriate goals set relative to the patient's prior level of function and a treatment plan relevant to identified problems. Patient/family participates in the treatment plan and goal setting.
Implement effective and adequate treatment following department guidelines, with ongoing assessment of effectiveness and modification of goals and treatment as appropriate.
Address patient/family education using a variety of appropriate teaching methods, initiated when the patient/family is capable of learning and the need is identified.
Comply with department policy regarding documentation.