Physical Therapist, I/P Physical Therapy, Per Diem, Days

ABOUT MARINHEALTH a UCSF Affiliate

Come and be a part of our healing team at the award-winning MarinHealth! Ranked in the top 3% of general hospitals in the country, we have made great strides since returning to our roots as an independent hospital. As Marin County's only acute hospital and a vital resource for a wide range of essential health care services, it is our mission-and our passion-to excel in every medical specialty. We attract the finest physicians and employees who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the resources and medical sophistication of an academic medical center combined with the personalized, caring touch of an independent hospital. We have an exceptionally collaborative team that adheres to the highest service excellence standards to ensure that we deliver world-class, personalized care to patients. Our Joint-Commission accredited hospital has won numerous awards and certifications in delivering best-in-class health care in the San Francisco Bay Area.

WHAT WE OFFER

MarinHealth offers a generous suite of employee benefits, which includes a comprehensive and rich health benefits program (medical, dental, vision and prescription plans). Our robust Wellness @ Work program (e.g. onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, etc) also promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees and to support you on your Healthy Healer journey. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday and sick leave, which you will start accruing immediately. Our benefits are highly competitive and considered to be one of the best in the Bay Area! Find your healing place at MarinHealth.

External hires are subject to a background check and pre-employment medical screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classifications protected by federal, state & local laws.

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide physical or corrective treatment of any musculoskeletal, skin, or neurological condition by use of physical, chemical, heat, light, water, sound, massage, and active, passive, and resistive exercise, and shall include physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning and modification, instruction and consultative services.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• B.A. or B.S. degree with completion of course work in a school or schools approved by the Physical Therapy Examining Committee so as to qualify for licensure by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs

EXPERIENCE

• One year as a licensed Physical Therapist in acute care hospital setting or equivalent preferred.
• A new graduate is acceptable unless a specific number of years' experience is required at the time of hire due to the needs of the department

PREREQUISITE SKILLS

• Evaluation, accurate assessment, design of appropriate treatment plans, and execution of skilled treatment in keeping with current practices and their application in the field of physical therapy

• Ability to read, speak, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instruction

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work

• Ability to complete documentation as per policy and procedure

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Current, valid California license as a Physical Therapist

• Obtain and maintain BLS certification at the Healthcare Provider level

PRIMARY CUSTOMER SERVED (Age Specific Criteria):

(X) Adolescents 12 up to 18 years

(X) Early Adults 18 up to 45 years

(X) Middle Adults 45 up to 61 years

(X) Late Adults 61 up to 80 years

(X) Late, Late Adults 80 years and up

Employees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.

PATIENT PRIVACY (HIPAA Compliance):

Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL (not modifiable)

• On referral, assess and evaluate patients by administering various range of motion, muscle, neurological, visual, or functional tests or tools to determine degree of impairment and an appropriate treatment plan

• Develop a treatment plan based on results of the evaluation, goals of patient, and those recommended by the physician; and make appropriate changes in treatment plan according to patient's performance

• Administer direct safe patient care, utilizing physical therapy techniques as indicated

• Provide instruction to patients, their families, and care givers regarding self-care and home programs

• Act as a consultant to physician and other health care workers regarding physical function, treatment programs, precautions and adaptive equipment

• Delegate and supervise patient treatment provided by non-professional and support personnel as follows:

• In the use of Physical Therapy Assts. (Calif. Admin. Code Title 16 Ch. 13.2 Art. 4 Sect. 1398.44)

• You are responsible at all times to provide supervision of work done by an assistant

• Be present in the same facility with assistant at least 50% of any workweek

• Perform and record evaluation of patient

• Plan each patient's program and determine which elements are to be performed by the assistant

• Supervising PT shall review and co-sign final summary documentation by PTA the same day of discharge

• Periodically re-evaluate treatment programs, and assistant's and patient performance

• No supervision of more than two assistants at any time

SECONDARY (modifiable)

• Suggest and, as authorized, introduce new methods and techniques

• Keep abreast of current trends and developments in the field. Demonstrate evidence of continuously seeking, acquiring and updating professional knowledge and skills in Physical Therapy

• Share execution of non-professional activities in the department, such as scheduling, charge slips, ordering supplies, maintenance of equipment, etc.

• May act as Senior Therapist of Dept. in the absence of the Manager

MarinHealth remains committed to the health and safety of our employees, patients, and the entire community. As such, MarinHealth requires employees to receive all required immunizations, including, MMR, flu (seasonal availability), and COVID-19 vaccine + booster, as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, as required. Any exemptions from these requirements may be granted for limited and specific situations.