Physical Therapist

Mercy General Hospital; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, CA seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to help patients regain or maintain function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. You will perform initial evaluations, create and update individualized plans of care, and provide a range of direct treatments while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Strong communication and a patient-centered, team-based approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold California Physical Therapist license.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations and develop plans of care.
• Update plans and document treatment progress.
• Deliver therapy interventions and educate patients/families.
• Ensure documentation complies with department policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative care

Patient-centered approach

Tools

CPR certification

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. Completed within 48 hours once evaluation has been initiated. 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. Patient/family participates in treatment plan and in setting goals
• Provides Effective and Adequate Treatment: Implements effective and adequate treatment following department guidelines. Ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness. Goals and treatment are modified as appropriate in relation to working toward goals. Selects appropriate treatment interventions
• 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

Job Requirements

Required

• California Physical Therapist license
• 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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