Physical Therapist (2556) - Citywide - H00079
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Physical Therapist provides physical therapy evaluations and treatments to a diverse client population. The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare and values diversity in its workforce. Employees work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. This is a Citywide Exam posting. The mission of SFDPH is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans, requiring employees to deliver services and support communities across hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care, with locations throughout the City. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services, and Behavioral Health Services offers mental health and substance use treatment services.
Requirements
- Registration as a Physical Therapist licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of California
- Possession of a valid Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association (required within two weeks of hire date if not possessed at time of application)
- Knowledge of disease processes
- Knowledge of physical therapy methods
- Knowledge of safe and proper handling of patients
- Ability to evaluate for treatment plan
- Ability to perform tests
- Ability to provide good customer service
- Communication skills
Responsibilities
- Performing physical therapy evaluations including assessment of functional status and physical condition
- Developing physical therapy treatment plans including goal setting
- Administering appropriate physical therapy interventions and procedures, including education and training of caregivers
- Communicating with other care team members with professionalism and respect
- Documenting per regulatory and Practice Act Guidelines
- Meeting all administrative requirements including attendance of staff meetings and record-keeping
- Overseeing care provided by physical therapy assistants in all settings and CHHAs in home environment
- Providing clinical case management and supervision over the home health care team when appropriate
- Participating in patient care meetings and performance improvement projects as assigned
- Explaining treatment objectives and methods to patients and their families, including instructing them in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices and other special equipment and in procedures to be continued at home
- Instructing students-in-training and auxiliary personnel in elementary physical therapy procedures and techniques, and coordinating patient rehabilitation with physicians, nurses, teachers, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and personnel in other departments
- Performing other related duties as assigned/required
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
