Acute Physical Therapist
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Job overview
Sutter Health is hiring an Acute Physical Therapist. The Acute Physical Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, and increase strength. They ensure compliance with regulations, provide clinical supervision of assistants, and serve as clinical instructor for students while communicating effectively with patients and healthcare teams.
Key focus areas include Assess patient mobility and pain levels, Plan individualized rehabilitative programs, and Organize and participate in therapy sessions.
Important skills include Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Decisive Judgement, Independent Work, Knowledge Of Professional Practice And Regulatory Requirements, and Demanding Work Environment Adaptability.
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Organization:
MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
Position Overview:
Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.
Job Description :
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
OR graduate of an accredited physical therapy program that can be demonstrated with a valid PT license
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: PT-Physical Therapist
OR Will also consider approved license applicant or resident training program employee.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years of recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements:
Rotating Weekends
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $63.78 to $89.28 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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