Physical Therapist Full Time Days

JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr.

Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFKs cross streets is named in his honor. Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California. It offers a variety of services, including: Emergency care 24/7 Orthopedic and joint replacement services using emerging technology

• Cardiovascular services

• Maternity care and Pediatric services

• Ambulatory surgery center

• Imaging services

Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation.

Responsibilities

Responds to physician orders for physical therapy. Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.

Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations. Develops, improves and restores functional mobility, seeking to return patient to highest level of independence. Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Qualifications

Education

Required: Masters Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate Physical Therapy

Experience

Preferred: 2 years as a practicing PT in a healthcare setting

Certifications

Required: State Licensure

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Pay Range: $38.48 - $51.71

Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an employee's qualifications and experience.

Sign On Bonus: Up to $20,000

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