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

MarinHealth Medical Center•Bon Air, CA

7h•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
Employee in this position most be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her service group.

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