Physical Therapist Full Time Days

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Job Summary

Assesses patients and establishes appropriate treatment plan based upon diagnosis and professional standards. Provides appropriate treatment of patients using specific modalities and treatment techniques. Accurately documents treatments and care of patients and communicates with other team members. Participates in individual and department continuous improvement and education activities.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility.  May be asked to perform other duties as assigned. 

• Direct patient care, including the assessment and treatment of patients, developing and carrying out individually designed treatment programs. 
• Performs and documents an initial evaluation, interprets data to identify problems, and determines functional limitations prior to intervention.
• Performs ongoing documentation in the patient medical record with functional limitations, goals and appropriate timelines
• Communicate with referring Physician to obtain certification of plan of care and document as appropriate. 
• Includes the patient/caregiver in treatment process, evaluation of effectiveness and discharge as necessary.  
• Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment at various stages and makes adjustments to achieve maximum benefit or discharges when treatment no long needed
• Ensures patient education, proper fit and use for assistive devices as necessary.   
• Supervises PTA, PSM Aide, students and volunteers as the clinical schedule dictates
• Participates in team and hospital wide meetings, committees and initiatives as assigned
• Assists with department finances with accurate daily billing practices, active daily maintenance of patient care schedule. 
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare – ValleyCare’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions

Job Qualifications

Education   

• Bachelor’s Degree in physical therapy from an accredited university. 

Experience

• 2 years of experience preferred. 

License/ Certifications

• Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of California or be eligible to apply.

• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good physical condition, which requires moderate lifting of equipment and patients.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and varying locations as assigned
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the hospital and departments
• Strong organization
• Strong time management ability
• Problem solver and critical thinker with the ability to anticipate possible issues
• Strong computer skills
• Self-initiative
• Knowledge of Medicare documentation standards
• Knowledge of hospital safety, quality and joint commission standards
• Knowledge of standard medical abbreviations for documentation

Physical Demand and Working Conditions

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare (SHC - VC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.