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Physical Therapist II, Rehabilitation, Per Diem

Part-time

Sutter Health

Los Gatos, CAPart-time$63.78–89.28/hrPosted 1mo agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$63.78–89.28/hr
Location
Los Gatos, CA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

PT Physical Therapist License Or Approved License ApplicantBLS Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderValid Drivers License Class C

Job overview

Sutter Health is hiring a Physical Therapist II, Rehabilitation, Per Diem. The Physical Therapist independently assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and address disabling conditions. They gain confidence from patients, families, and healthcare providers through competent assessment, attentive monitoring, effective communication, and adherence to regulations, ensuring optimal patient care while supervising assistants and serving as clinical instructor.

Key focus areas include Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs, Provide clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and Serve as clinical instructor for assigned students.

Preferred (not required): Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Decisive Judgment, and Independent Work.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Problem SolvingComplex Problem SolvingDecisive JudgmentIndependent WorkProfessional CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsConflict ResolutionTeamwork/CollaborationCustomer ServiceCommunity RelationsLearning AgilityContinuous LearningTime ManagementComputer ProficiencyKnowledge of Professional Practice and Regulatory Requirements

Qualifications

Graduate of Accredited Physical Therapy ProgramPT Physical Therapist License or Approved License ApplicantBLS Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderValid Drivers License Class CAutomobile Insurance2 Years Recent Relevant Experience

Full job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview:

Independently 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 :

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

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

DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

Department: Home Health, DL-Valid Drivers License Class C

Department: Home Health, AUTO-Automobile Insurance

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:

Varied

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

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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