Physical Therapist

Shift Information

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Minimum Years of Experience

3.0 Years Preferred

Certifications/Requirements

• Current BLS/BCLS certification

Position Summary

Under the guidance of the Director of Physical Therapy, the Physical Therapist is accountable for directing physical therapy services. Responsibilities include coordinating and supervising department operations, administering prescribed physical agents, and leading performance improvement activities in compliance with regulatory laws and standards. The role also involves budget management and ensuring accurate and timely patient charge entries.

Position Qualifications

• Three or more years of previous experience in physical therapy preferred.
• Current licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist in California.
• Comprehensive knowledge of physical therapy modalities, anatomy, and physiology.
• Understanding of disease processes and their causative factors.
• Adept in the benefits and values of rehabilitative medicine and physical therapy agents.
• Knowledge of infection control, sterile techniques, and their impact on practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively across all organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrates teamwork and confidentiality regarding sensitive data.

Position Responsibilities

General Competencies

• Exhibits professional behavior consistently, on and off duty.
• Maintains positive relationships with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Demonstrates organizational abilities and effective time management.
• Produces deliverables on time and within budget with minimal direction.
• Compiles and organizes data using Microsoft Office applications; makes appropriate recommendations based on findings.
• Keeps organized records readily available upon request.
• Communicates respectfully and clearly across various levels of the organization and accepts directives appropriately.
• Performs assigned tasks accurately and thoroughly.
• Utilizes office machines effectively in job performance.
• Handles phone inquiries and assists the public in a professional manner.
• Evaluates treatment effects and recommends changes to physicians as necessary.
• Conducts comprehensive patient assessments and re-assessments per policy.
• Addressees pain-related issues that interfere with rehabilitation participation.
• Ensures safe patient care practices to minimize medical errors.
• Develops teaching plans based on patient learning needs and evaluates their effectiveness.
• Treats patients and their families with dignity and respect, considering psychosocial and cultural needs.
• Operates and maintains equipment safely and ensures departmental cleanliness.
• Involves patients and families in care planning processes.
• Coordinates patient care to align with policy requirements.

Specific Competencies

• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and calmness under stress.
• Collaborates with other departments for improved patient care.
• Ensures documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Trains new personnel through effective on-the-job training.
• Stays informed on current rehabilitative medicine trends through literature and professional societies.
• Maintains professional standards and ethical behavior.
• Communicates effectively in English; proficiency in additional languages is preferred.
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates basic computer proficiency and knowledge of physical therapy equipment.
• Manages crisis situations effectively and calmly.
• Exhibits appropriate telephone communication skills.

Professional Requirements

• Follows dress code and maintains a neat, professional appearance.
• Completes all educational requirements as applicable.
• Adheres to regulatory compliance and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Displays identification badge while on duty.
• Participates actively in annual evaluations.
• Arrives on time and adheres to scheduled work hours.

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