Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist - Physical Therapy Unit - Full Time 8 Hours Day (8:00 AM to 4:30PM) ( Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

Keck Medicine of USC

10d•$65 - $86

About The Position

Provides physical therapy services as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team, primarily to adult and geriatric age groups with occasional, limited pediatric and adolescent patients. Acts as a resource in area of specialty. Participates in clinical education program for students, in orientation/educational activities for staff and in program/service development. USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discrimination Employment Equity Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke-free environment Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$139054.htmld Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country. Our internationally renowned physicians and scientists provide world-class patient care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and more than 100 unique clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties. Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in 8 specialties, as well as the top three hospitals in metro Los Angeles and top 10 hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings. Application Help & Benefits If you need help during the application process, see our application help. For more information about our benefits, see What We Offer. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

Requirements

Graduate of PT program accredited by CAPTE or equivalent per California PT Board requirements.
Experience as clinical instructor for physical therapy students.
Minimum of four years experience with evidence of advanced knowledge/expertise in a specialty area.
Current CA license as a Physical Therapist.
Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification

Responsibilities

Assists in monitoring utilization of department resources, including staff, equipment, supplies and space.
Completes all required documentation.
Continues professional development and maintains current clinical competency.
Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assess patients and complete other clinical responsibilities from a developmental perspective.
Evaluates patients and provides physical therapy services according to department standards.
Participates in clinical education program for physical therapy.
Participates in development and implementation of treatment programs appropriate to area of specialty.
Participates in orientation and training of department and other hospital staff.
Participates in recruitment and retention efforts.
Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the developmental level of adolescent patients and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the needs of the adolescent patient.
Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the developmental level of pediatric patients and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the needs of the pediatric patient.
Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the effects of aging and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the geriatric patient's needs.
Promotes professional development of staff through educational activities and acts as a resource in area of specialty.
Represents the department in inter- departmental functions, as requested.
Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization- wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation; education; departmental and interdepartmental quality control; quality improvement; and, quality planning activities