Physical Therapist

Organization:

ABSMC-Ashby Campus

Position Overview:

Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides.

Job Description:

Plans, prepares, and implements individually designed physical treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.

• Completes and documents patient evaluations and tests per established standards and regulatory requirements.

• Based on the data, identified problems, and diagnosis from the exam, develops and updates the patient's Plan of Care (POC).

• Assesses and provides/progresses treatment for patients per plan of care per established standards.

• Completes all documentation related to charge capture per established standards.

• Coordinates patient care effectively and efficiently with other care provider and support team members.

• Compliant with other department and organization requirements and responsibilities.

• Works flexible shift assignments, e.g. days of week, hours.

• Provides clinical supervision to assistans and/or aides.

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• PT-Physical Therapist
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of recent relevant experience preferred. Will consider candidates with less experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.

• Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.

• Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.

• Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.

• Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.

• Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.

• Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

One Weekend Shift a month

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $60.10 to $75.12 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.