Physical Therapist - Nicu - Per Diem

Job Description When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our fifth-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence.

From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals What's this role all about?

As a per diem Physical Therapist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) unit, you will assist evaluating and treating patients in accordance with the prescription of the physician. The Physical Therapist NICU Therapist will assists in the continuous quality improvement process and in the education and training of students and assists in divisional growth and cohesiveness to ensure a high quality of therapy care. The Therapist will assist in delivering patient care consistent with Scope of Standards and Code of Ethics; the Plan for the Provision of Care to Patients, the Plan for Corporate Compliance, the Performance Improvement Plan and Patient Education Plan.

Competency skills include the ability to deliver care maintaining safety of the environment, applying appropriate communication with sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patient with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities. Qualifications Educational Requirements: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

• Bachelors minimum Master's Degree Graduate of an accreditied Physical Therapy program- Preferred Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program- Preferred Licenses & Certification: Possess a current and valid Physical Therapist License per California State requirements Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross. What else are we looking for? 2 years experience as a practicing therapist and evidence of ability to perform at this level. 1 year experience in the current or similar practice setting in which the individual will be working as a therapist

• NICU. Good knowledge of assessment and intervention in a medical and physical disabilities setting.
  
  Able to read, write, speak and understand English. Proficient by virtue of training and/or experience to perform evaluations, design and implement treatment plans and provide education in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient. Physical Demands:
  
  Able to push, pull, lift or carry 0-35 pounds on an intermittent basis. Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat consistently in order to safely administer manual exercises and techniques. Able to assist patient with physical activities such as transfers, bed mobility, and ambulation.
  
  About Us Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients.
  
  Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents. About the Team Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff.
  
  Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most. Req ID : HRC1356985 Working Title : Physical Therapist

• NICU - Per Diem Department : Physical Therapy IP Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Job Category : Therapy / Rehab Job Specialty : Physical Therapy Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT Primary Shift : Day Shift Duration : 8 hour Base Pay : $59.50 - $60.49