Physical Therapist 2-Physical Therapy-Fulltime-Days

UC Irvine; Placentia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic health system is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing professional and technical skills to ensure safe and therapeutic care for patients across various age groups, from pediatric to geriatric. As a vital member of an interdisciplinary team, you will work in both acute care and outpatient settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in physical therapy, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusivity, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients in your community.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy and one year acute care experience required.
• Must possess excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, therapeutic care to patients in acute care and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for patient care.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Ability to Maintain Work Pace

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

Physical Therapist who provides professional and technical skills to ensure safe, therapeutic care to patients. An interdisciplinary team member, working in acute care and outpatient settings with patients from pediatric to geriatric ages. Must be able to read, speak and write English.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Physical Therapy.
• One year general acute care experience.
• Current CA Physical Therapy License.
• BLS Required.
• 15 hours per year or 30 hours per 2 years of continuing education required.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate in the field of physical Therapy.
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan.
• Employment Misconduct.
• Legal Right to Work in the United States.
• Vaccination Policies.
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy.
• Drug Free Environment.

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
• E-Verify.
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation.

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.