Physical Therapist I- SRN Per Diem
Company: Sharp HealthCare
Location: Orange
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Job Description:
HoursShift Start Time:Shift End Time:Additional Shift
Information:Weekend Requirements:On-Call Required:NoHourly Pay
Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):$46.755 - $60.329 -
$73.903--The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp
reasonably expects to pay for this position.--- The actual pay rate
and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of
factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique
skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal
candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the
position, and employer business practices.----What You Will
DoEvaluates, plans, directs and administers physical therapy
modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician.
Assists patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of
functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their
capabilities. Participates in operational aspects of the
department, maintains performance improvement activities within the
department, and participates in CQI activities.Required
Qualifications
- Other : Graduate of an approved and accredited professional
Physical Therapy school or program.
- California Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - CA Physical
Therapy Board -REQUIRED
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS
Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIREDPreferred
Qualifications
- Clinical experience as a Physical Therapist. Other
Qualification Requirements
- CCS Paneling is required for Therapists functioning in a
CCS-designated NICU. Paneling is required within 6 months of hire.
CCS paneled staff will review and supervise services provided by
non-paneled personnel as required by licensure and CCS guidelines
in NICU.Essential Functions
- Department development Actively participates in departmental
goals and the advancement of department initiatives. Collaborates
with leadership in clinical and operational projects.Participates
in departmental activities, such as CQI, staff meetings, and chart
review.Participates in committees and system wide activities when
requested as departmental representative.
- Documentation Documentation is completed in a timely, complete,
legible, concise and accurate manner.Documentation follows Sharp
HealthCare guidelines, professional guidelines, and meets
third-party payor and regulatory requirements.Maintains records
pertinent to departmental operations.Completes all documentation
elements as appropriate (Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, Education
record, billing, discharge plan, and others).
- Operational efficiency Communicates patient care and
departmental issues.Accepts changes and demonstrates flexibility
when asked regarding work schedules and assignments.Participates in
departmental activities, such as CQI, staff meetings, and chart
review.Completes additional assignments in a timely mannerOffers
suggestions for resolving operational issues within the
department.Provides unit specific information to students, floats,
and travelers/registry personnel.Maintains departmental cleanliness
and safety.Sets priorities and adjusts to unscheduled situations.
Takes initiative in using time effectively.Completes all regulatory
requirements.Meets productivity standards established by department
leadership.
- Patient care Evaluates and treats patients within the scope of
care in a manner that is cost-effective and appropriate to the
patient's diagnosis, age and culture.Assesses patient pain that
interferes with optimal level of function or participation in
rehabilitation; and provides intervention.Performs an appropriate
assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and
provides and reassesses as per policy.Evaluates patient outcomes
and effectiveness of patient care measures, reporting to management
or physician any significant changes and/or abnormal findings.
Utilizes interdisciplinary team conference to communicate pertinent
patient-related problems. When necessary, initiates discussion with
other team members to provide more comprehensive care and/or to
problem-solve.Performs all aspects of patient care in an
environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the
likelihood of medical/health care errors.Formulates a teaching plan
based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of
learning; family is included in teaching as
appropriate.Demonstrates knowledge and safe use of modalities,
equipment and therapeutic procedures .Coordinates and directs
patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and hospital policy
is followed.Completes development plan and performance is
satisfactory.Participates in weekly team meetings and discharge
meetings.Collaborates with Case Manager for referrals/transition of
therapy needs with the local CCS Medical Therapy Program/Units for
infants being discharged.Participates in interdisciplinary rounds,
staffing and/or pt conferences as required at various levels of
care. If functioning in NICU, therapist will attend weekly NICU
rounds as required.For CCS Paneled Therapists Only: The therapist
makes recommendations for the appropriate outpatient services. With
a physician order the therapist may assist with the referral to
outpatient therapy for those patients going to CCS Medical Therapy
Units or other facilities for treatment.Sharp HealthCare is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity,
sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other
things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any
other protected classOther; California Licensed Physical Therapist
(PT) - CA Physical Therapy Board; AHA Basic Life Support for
Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart
Association
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