Physical Therapist

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POSITION SUMMARY

As a Physical Therapist, you will complete comprehensive patient assessments, develop a patient-centered plan of care and implement best practice physical therapy interventions to help patients achieve their highest desired state of health and well-being.  

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Master's degree (or higher) in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist, by the Board of Medical Examiners, State of California.
• Current Healthcare Worker Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Knowledge and application of Physical Therapy professional practice, code of ethics and regulatory requirements.
• Competent working knowledge of standard practice procedures and equipment used in delivering physical therapy in the inpatient and/or outpatient environment.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow infection control procedures in patient care settings.

Skills:

• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize patient care needs.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with physicians and work cooperatively with a diverse healthcare team.
• Commitment to providing compassionate care and advocacy for patients' functional independence and well-being.
• Ability to adapt quickly to the changing needs in healthcare, promote continuous improvement and speak up when patient safety is at risk.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) and other clinical documentation systems.