Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Plumas District Hospital • Quincy, CA

6d • $145,475 - $207,917 • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist is a qualified person who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides Physical Therapy services to patients in the acute, swing, skilled nursing and outpatient settings as prescribed and ordered by the attending physician.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy.
• Must hold current California Physical Therapy License.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification, approved by the AHA.
• Passed the National Physical Therapist Examination (NPTE).
• Compliant with state regulatory requirements.
• 1+ year experience in acute care, swing bed/skilled nursing, or outpatient setting.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Compassionate and attentive to detail.
• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices.
• Ability to solve problems independently or know when to rely on others.
• Excellent analytical and logical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.
• Treats injuries, manage chronic conditions, prevent future problems, improve physical function and educate patients to maximize and/or maintain their maximum level of independence.
• Records and reports to the physician the patient’s reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the patient’s condition as required/needed.
• Educates patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.) and other necessary therapeutic equipment/devices.
• Attends rehabilitation center staff meetings and in-service presentations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring: A 3% employer contribution
• An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
• $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
• Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
• Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement
• Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule
• Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
• Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
• Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays

What This Job Offers

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