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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
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:
a) 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
At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, but we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment for all.The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on the individual's skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications. This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position. Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy. Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document.