Salinas Valley Health·Salinas, California
The Physical Therapist assesses referred patients, plans and administers the intervention plan, schedules treatments, records information, and instructs patients, family, and staff regarding rehabilitation. They regularly assume the duties of a Charge Therapist and ensure care plans are compatible with physician, patient, and family goals.
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Works under the supervision of Director of Rehabilitation Services. Assesses referred patient. Plans and administers Physical Therapy intervention plan, schedules treatments, records treatment information, assigns assistants and aides, instructs students to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients, provides instruction to patient, family and Hospital staff. Regularly assumes duties of Charge Therapist. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.
Assesses patients, plans and administers Care Plan compatible with physician, patient and family goals.
Provides high quality and safe patient care
Completes all necessary documentation related to patient treatment.
Assists in efficient and effective return of patient to the highest degree of independence possible.
Maintains a cost-effective treatment plan.
Assigns assistants and aides to duties that expedite treatment.
Reviews and updates care plans of patients treated by support staff.
Assists in orientation of new employees and volunteers.
Instructs and evaluates performance of therapy students and therapy assistant students during clinical affiliations.
Regularly assumes duties of Charge Therapist.
Provides the highest degree of courtesy possible to all employees, patients and associates of the hospital.
Adheres to established Hospital safety standards.
Ensures that department objectives are met.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Administers to children, a Physical Therapy Care Plan compatible with physician, patient and family goals, including assessment and intervention in the areas of gross motor skills, gait, therapeutic exercises, development, durable medical equipment and other areas specific to physical therapy. Coordinates with the CCS Case Manager for referral to a CCS paneled provider of CCS Medical Therapy Unit for the patient who may continue to require physical therapy services after hospital discharge.
Performs other duties as assigned.
California Physical Therapy license or eligibility.
California Physical Therapy license or eligibility. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards.
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The hourly rate for this position is $57.54- $69.94. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.
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● Union: NUHW
● Work Shift: Variable
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Candidates must possess a California Physical Therapy license or eligibility, along with current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards. No prior experience is explicitly required for this position.
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