AHD Physical Therapist

Alameda Health Sytem; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 95,646 - 107,411; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide treatment to patients at Alameda Hospital under physician referral. This role conducts comprehensive PT evaluations and develops functional treatment plans with measurable goals, documenting progress in medical records.

You will educate patients and families on home programs, supervise a PT Assistant, and collaborate with referring physicians, care teams and case managers.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from a college/university program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Minimum Experience: Entry level; recent experience in a related clinical setting preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: BLS – Basic Life Support (AHA) and California Physical Therapy licensure.

Responsibilities

• Administers comprehensive PT evaluations with tests and measurements.
• Develops and implements treatment plans with functional, measurable goals.
• Educates patient and family on home exercise programs and equipment use.
• Supervises and delegates tasks to a PT Assistant.
• Communicates with referring physicians and care teams; coordinates with case managers.

Skills

PT evaluation and treatment planning

Patient education

Team communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

PT degree (APTA-accredited)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Alameda Health System is hiring! The AHD Physical Therapist provides treatment to patients of Alameda Hospital under the referral of the patient's Physician. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Administers comprehensive PT evaluations, using appropriate tests and measurements. Develops and implements a treatment plan, with functional and measurable goals. Documents evaluations, re-assessments and daily progress and progress summaries in medical records in compliance with department policy, state and federal regulatory agencies
• Educates patient, family, other caregivers in management of home exercise programs and use of equipment.
• Supervises and delegates appropriate tasks to a PT Assistant.
• Confers and communicates with referring physicians, support staff, PT Assistants, PTs, department manager as appropriate.
• Communicates with family, case managers, health insurers as appropriate.
• Participates in department in-service and continuous improvement activities.
• Attends, participates and contributes to in-service educational programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from a college or university program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Minimum Experience: Entry level position; recent experience in another clinical setting related to the area of proposed supervision (acute medical, rehab, SNF, or outpatient) preferred.
• Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS – Basic Life Support, issued by AHA – American Heart Association.
• Required Licenses/Certifications: Current Licensure with the California Board of Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• 100% employer health plan for employees and their eligible dependents
• Unique benefit offerings that are partially or 100% employer paid
• Rich and varied retirement plans and the ability to participate in multiple plans.
• Generous paid time off plans

Pay Range: $69.43 /hour - $77.97/hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.