Physical Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, CA seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, develop and update care plans, and deliver treatments to restore function and reduce pain. You will educate patients and families, document progress, and work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication, collaboration, and an evidence-based, patient-centered approach to care in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with CA license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification required.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and patient-centered care skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient evaluations and develop care plans.
• Provide a variety of direct physical therapy treatments.
• Educate patients and families using clear teaching methods.
• Document interventions and track progress according to policy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize care.

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life. Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment. To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

• Evaluations: Are completed according to department protocol. All relevant areas are thoroughly completed. Appropriate goals are set relative to the patient’s prior level of function. Treatment plan is relevant to patient’s problems identified.
• Provides Effective and Adequate Treatment: Implements effective and adequate treatment following department guidelines. Ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness.
• Patient/Family Education and Training: Addresses patient/family education. Demonstrates a variety of teaching methods. Methods are appropriate to the level of understanding. Education is timely (initiated when patient/family capable of learning) and need is identified with action taken to initiate training.
• Documentation: Complies with department policy regarding documentation. Completed in a timely manner according to department policy. Concise, legible, correct grammar using medical terminology and approved abbreviations. Reflects all interventions used in treatment, all ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness, and changes in goals and treatment plan as appropriate.
• Communication & Collaboration with Team

Job Requirements

Required

• Physical Therapist: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

• Previous experience as a Physical Therapist

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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