Physical Therapist II - Cedars-Sinai Physical Therapy

The Physical Therapist II evaluates and treats patients with a high level medical complexity/acuity in accordance with the prescription of the physician. Participates in the continuous quality improvement process and in the education and training of students, as applicable, and assists in divisional growth and cohesiveness to ensure a high quality of therapy care. Provides care while maintaining safety of the environment, utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities. This position is for our Pasadena location.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs evaluations appropriate to established procedures.
• Ensures there is a prescription/order for all evaluations and uses relevant tests and standardized measures congruent to best practice.
• Develops a comprehensive plan of care that is supported by evaluation findings and prognosticate patient outcomes/progress integrating all relevant factors. Manages the physical therapy care of the patient and coordinates with others to ensure the patient receives the total care they need and completes all required documentation in an accurate and thorough manner within the expected timeframes.
• Applies clinical skill and expertise in a specific population and/or specialty area to provide clinical care, and good decision-making/problem solving for patients with a high level of medical complexity/acuity.
• Utilizes treatment intervention and strategies within the scope of practice and supported by established plan of care and integration of evidence-based practice to maximize patient outcomes tailored to specific patient populations.
• Provides patient education appropriate for patient population.
• Identifies safety concerns regarding patient population and institutes appropriate measures to provide a safe environment, including protection of self and others. Reviews identified risks and benefits of therapy and obtains consent from patient and/or caregiver.
• Identifies and facilitates patient discharge needs including documentation, communication with care team, and recommendation for follow-up services.
• Provides individualized, patient-centered care with respect to personal, cultural, spiritual beliefs and preferences; age-related cognitive and psychosocial needs; social support needs; gender, sexual orientation, and economic background.
• Participates and completes projects that contribute to continuously improve processes, procedures, methods and productivity, and applies quality principles for continuous performance improvement. Participates and contributes to program development initiatives for the department.
• Independently maintains an up-to-date Clinical Ladder Portfolio, including self-assessment and creation of personal, professional goals, to be reviewed with leadership on at least a semi-annual basis.
• Participates in activities that promote professional identity within the clinical environment, the Cedars-Sinai environment and the community at large. Participates in professional organization (committee leadership, leadership officer, conference presentation, etc.) and community benefit activities such as support groups, and community classes.
• Effectively serves as a clinical instructor/mentor in accordance with specific subject area, regulatory and professional context.
• Serves as clinical educator for at least 1 full-time students/residents/fellows/or mentor for staff.
• Participates in continuous learning and professional development and documents evidence.
• Leads/Facilitates at least 2 in-services and attends a minimum of 8 hours of educational opportunities.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program is required. Master's or Doctorate degree is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• California State license for Physical Therapist (PT) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Experience and Skills:

• A minimum of 3 years experience as a practicing therapist, with a minimum of 1 year experience in the current or similar practice setting.
• Experience and knowledge of assessment and intervention techniques in a medical and physical disabilities setting.
• Experience performing evaluations, designing, and implementing treatment plans and providing education in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient.
• Working knowledge of subject matter domain areas in clinical quality, patient safety, regulatory and reimbursement context.
• Demonstrates ability to deliver safe, appropriate, ethical and evidence-based care in an effective, efficient and professional manner; incorporates feedback, self-reflection, sound clinical reasoning and problem solving to continuously improve quality of care and operational processes.
• Exhibits good clinical reasoning skills and judgments in managing patients with a high level of medical complexity/acuity.
• Demonstrate standard computer skills, use of electronic health record, and office skills as relevant to duties.
• Must possess a minimum computer competency comprised of a working knowledge of Windows or comparable system (specifically including keyboard and mouse skills). As applicable to individual job duties and expectations, employee must additionally possess a working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation development, e-mail, browser and online reporting.
• Ability to convey and/or receive written/verbal information to/from various audiences in formats.
• Ability to demonstrate time management and priority setting skills.
• Collaborates to problem solve and make decisions to achieve desired outcomes.
• Establishes effective working relationships with cross-functional team(s).
• Shares knowledge, time and expertise to assist other members of the team.
• Ensures practices and procedures are inclusive of interpersonal and cultural diversity.
• Cultivates and maintains strong customer relationships and rapport with stakeholders and/or client groups.