Physical Therapist I - Acute Therapy

Job Description

The Physical Therapist I evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the prescription of the physician. Provides patient care consistent with Scope of Practice 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. 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. Provides care while maintaining safety of the environment, utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program - minimum
• Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program - preferred
• Doctorate Degree Completion of formal physical therapy education and training from an accredited institution required for licensure. - preferred

Experience

• No experience required Must be competent 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.Experience and/or knowledge of assessment and intervention techniques in a medical and physical disabilities setting. - minimum

Licenses and Certifications

• Physical Therapist License (PT) - Upon Hire minimum California State license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Upon Hire minimum