Job Description
**Responsibilities**
The incumbent demonstrates competency in physical therapy for pediatric, adult, and/or geriatric patients. The incumbent provides patient assessments, develops and implements individual patient treatment programs, provides therapeutic interventions utilizing current and effective methodologies, and maintains effective documentation.
Evaluations: Are completed according to department protocol. Completed within 48 hours once evaluation has been initiated. All relevant areas are thoroughly completed. Appropriate goals are set relative to the patient's prior level of function. Treatment plan is relevant to patient's problems identified. Patient/family participates in treatment plan and in setting goals.
Provides Effective and Adequate Treatment: Implements effective and adequate treatment following department guidelines. Ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness. Goals and treatment are modified as appropriate in relation to working toward goals. Selects appropriate treatment interventions. Utilizes specialized techniques. Patient safety is addressed with follow-up recommended. Recommends/obtains equipment as appropriate. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span of the patient.
**We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:**
+ Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
+ Flexible spending accounts
+ Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
+ Adoption Assistance
+ Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
+ Paid Time Off (PTO)
+ Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
+ Retirement Programs
+ Wellness Programs
**Qualifications**
**Experience:**
+ Previous experience as a Physical Therapist is preferred.
+ Previous experience as a Physical Therapist (preferred).
**Education:**
+ This position requires graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy
**Licensure:**
+ California License to practice Physical Therapy (or eligibility).
+ This position requires current BLS certification. Lic PT or or PTLA approved work status, BLS certification (AHA).
**Special Skills:**
_Knowledge of:_
+ Current physical therapy techniques standards principles and procedures.
+ Human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on musculoskeletal circulatory and nervous systems.
+ Medical terminology.
+ Proper body mechanics.
+ Infection control procedures.
_Ability to:_
+ Assess patient condition based upon sound pathophysiological principles.
+ Develop and implement appropriate patient treatment plan.
+ Complete and maintain records of Physical Therapy observations treatments and actions.
+ Plan and organize work effectively and efficiently.
+ Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians nursing and other hospital personnel.
+ Maintain the confidentiality of medical information.
+ Fully meet the obligations of the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health.
+ Flexibility to work within a changing health care environment.
_Physical Factors:_
+ Physically able to walk stand stoop and lift.
+ Good manual dexterity.
+ Visual and auditory acuity.
**Overview**
Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the area's largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements.
**Pay Range**
$42.69 - $61.91 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Tags
Flexible hours,
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