Physical Therapist

Follows standard operational workflows established for the department (includes preferred communication methods to other staff members, EPIC documentation requirements, and patient scheduling).

Establishes good rapport with all team members, patients and other health care providers.

Instructs, motivates and assists patients to perform physical activities which may require assistive devices.

Instructs family and patients in patient education and home programs, and appropriately documents such.

PT will participate in activities to meet the health needs of people locally, nationally, or globally as recommended by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) code of ethics.

Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.

Complies with System policies and procedures.

Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree of Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy program, be licensed to practice and pass the National Physical Therapy Examination administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy(FSBPT.) - see qualification for new graduate below. Required Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
• Upon Hire

BLS

• Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS) Entry or Prep Curriculum (depending on their previous BLS certification).
• Within 3 months of being hire into job

• Other Experience/Qualifications Required
• California Physical Therapy license if practicing in California
• Nevada Physical Therapy license if practicing in Nevada
• Bachelors or Certificate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Approved and authorized "Graduate of Physical Therapy" (if applying for licensure in Nevada) or Physical Therapy Licensed Applicant (if applying for licensure in California) eligible to work under direct supervision of a supervising Physical Therapist, as dictated by the Physical Therapy State Board of California or Nevada. The applicant will need verification of meeting the guidelines as dictated by the state licensing board of CA or NV in order to be cleared to work as a Graduate of Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Licensed Applicant

• Preferred
• Masters or Doctorate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program