Methodist Hospital Sacramento·Sacramento, California
Perform initial evaluations and develop individualized plans of care to help patients rebuild physical wellbeing and reduce pain. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and families while maintaining productivity standards and providing direct treatments.
Where You’ll Work The subacute physical therapy services at Bruceville Terrace provide intensive, extended rehabilitation to enhance strength, mobility, and functional independence for residents needing prolonged recovery from illness or injury, often bridging the gap between hospital and home.
Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California.
Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology.
Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.
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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments.
You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.
Requires a Physical Therapist license and CA Basic Life Support - CPR certification through the American Heart Association. Previous experience as a Physical Therapist is preferred.
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