Physical Therapist

Overview

Founded in 1887 Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health obstetrics and pediatric services and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

All employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision and values of the organization. The person doing this job is responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost effective manner. Under the general guidance of the Rehab Directoradministers patient evaluations plans and implements patient treatment proficiently for all assigned patient diagnoses.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum one year experience as a Physical Therapist in a hospital setting is preferred

• BachelorsMasters or Doctorate Degree from a Physical Therapy institution accredited by the APTA.

• Current California Physical Therapy license or eligible for same

• Current BLS certification.

Must demonstrates the following skills:

• Exceptional time management skills in performing all assigned tasks.

• Sound judgment in clinical decision making.

• Strong leadership initiative and ability to assume responsibility

• Proficiency in all PT skills; demonstrates one or more areas of well-developed clinical expertise that is used regularly in assigned area; demonstrates current continuing education in specialty area.

CCS paneled physical therapist will be responsible for treating any pediatric patient with CCS insurance or supervising any therapist treating such a patient.