University of California, Irvine·Orange, California
The Physical Therapist II provides a full range of physical therapy services, including evaluation and treatment planning. They are responsible for implementing therapeutic interventions and managing discharge planning for patients.
UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
Your Role on the Team
The Physical Therapist II provides a full range of physical therapy services including evaluation, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and discharge planning. The essential functions listed below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.
What It Takes to be Successful
Physical Therapy License or proof of eligibility from California Board of Physical Therapy Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Minimum 5 years’ experience as a licensed physical therapist If assigned to work with infants and children aged 0 to 21, CCS paneling/approval will be required within one year of hire if qualified for CCS paneling requirement Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Ability to travel to clinics, and other campus offices as determined by patient and scheduling needs. Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support
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Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship: Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Candidates must hold a California Physical Therapy License and have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist. Basic Life Support certification is required, and CCS paneling is necessary for those working with pediatric patients.
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