Enloe Health·Chico, California
The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients based on physician referral, addressing deficits impacting posture, locomotion, strength, balance, and functional abilities in daily living. This role also involves instructing and educating the patient and caregiver to ensure the safe execution of taught facilitatory techniques.
$53.05 - $71.62
Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience
Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.
The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing evaluation and treatment upon physician referral to a patient population consisting of varying diagnosis. The Physical Therapist will assess, identify and treat all areas of deficits impacting posture, locomotion, strength, endurance, balance, coordination, joint mobility, flexibility, pain and functional abilities in daily living. The Physical Therapist provides instruction and education to the patient/caregiver to promote the safe execution of the facilitatory techniques taught.
Desired: One year experience in acute care, extended care, rehabilitation, mental health or out patient setting
Current Physical Therapy license from the State of California, or be a California Licensed applicant. Licensed applicant must successfully complete next available examination to continue employment.
Current CPR recognition
Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family. Clinical skills and knowledge to successfully achieve desired outcomes in assigned patients. Ability to provide treatment to address the practical and realistic needs and goals of the patient. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
Benefits: Information
Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits [http://www.enloe.org/benefits] to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email recruiter@enloe.org [recruiter@enloe.org] to receive a full summary of benefits.
Candidates must possess a current Physical Therapy license from the State of California, or be a licensed applicant who will successfully pass the next available examination to maintain employment. While one year of experience in acute care, rehabilitation, or related settings is desired, current CPR recognition is a minimum requirement.
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