IRF Per Diem PT Hyde Hospital

University of California, San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a per diem inpatient position in the Rehabilitation Services department at Saint Francis/St. Mary’s hospitals. Reporting to the Supervisor or Manager for Inpatient Rehabilitation Services, the Physical Therapist provides direct and indirect patient care, primarily to adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. A therapist with specific pediatric competencies and clinical experience may also work with infants, children, and adolescents. Upon receiving written referrals from licensed approved providers, the Physical Therapist evaluates patients with physical and cognitive impairments or disabilities; establishes therapeutic goals; develops and implements plans of care using appropriate physical therapy interventions, modalities, and procedures; and maintains applicable patient records. The therapist may delegate and supervise appropriate work by Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides. The role also participates in departmental and hospital compliance, quality, safety, and process-improvement activities. The minimum work requirement is two weekend day shifts per month and one major and one minor Winter UC holiday.

Requirements

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree; a bachelor’s degree is acceptable for those who graduated 15 or more years ago.
At least one year of related patient care experience.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to recognize signs of distress.
Basic computer skills, including experience with the Epic electronic medical record.
Good interpersonal, time-management, problem-solving, and self-initiation skills.
Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Possession of, or proven eligibility for, licensure as a Physical Therapist through the Physical Therapy Board of California.
Possession of, or proven eligibility for, AHA BLS certification.
Availability to work at least two weekend day shifts per month and one major and one minor Winter UC holiday.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing patient care in acute care hospitals and acute rehabilitation or IRF settings.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients referred by licensed approved providers, using relevant muscle, neurological, gait, functional, and developmental tests to identify functional impairments.
Establish short- and long-term therapeutic goals in consultation with the referring provider and the patient’s caregiver or family.
Develop plans of care and adjust interventions based on the patient’s progress and performance.
Provide physical therapy within the scope of practice and level of competence, appropriate to the patient’s goals and plan of care.
Delegate and supervise appropriate therapeutic interventions performed by support staff.
Complete discharge planning as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and timely patient records, including services rendered, progress and discharge notes, charges, and third-party payer reports.
Communicate with patients, caregivers and families, department staff, managers, and other clinical personnel.
Report patient progress at rounds, clinics, and team conferences as indicated.
Complete routine departmental tasks, such as timecards and schedule sign-up.
Communicate with the Supervisor and Manager about work requirements, availability or status changes, licensure and AHA BLS certification renewals, and required learning.
Participate in and support departmental and organizational compliance, quality, safety, and process-improvement activities.
Represent the department professionally and perform other assigned duties.