Physical Therapist

Natividad Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Natividad Medical Center is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist for the Acute Rehabilitation Unit. You will develop, implement, and document medically prescribed PT programs to restore function after disease or injury, and guide patients toward maximum performance.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, planning treatment, administering therapies, documenting progress, and training staff. Licensure in California or eligibility is required; weekend/holiday shifts may be needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (CA) or ability to obtain before start date.
• Broad knowledge of modern physical therapy modalities and equipment.
• Ability to supervise students and aides in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate referred patients and determine PT treatment needs.
• Plan, supervise and document PT treatment programs and goals.
• Administer exercises, modalities, gait & functional training as prescribed.
• Document progress and prepare discharge summaries; participate in QA.
• Coordinate with rehab services and supervise PT helpers and interns.

Skills

PT knowledge

Treatment planning

Patient instruction

Record keeping

Team coordination

Job description

Applications will be reviewed as needed until the positions are filled. Please allow 2 weeks for processing of all application materials. The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future temporary and permanent positions as vacancies arise.

Exam #26/50G11/09AS.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Natividad is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Physical Therapist position in the Acute Rehabilitation Unit. Under general direction, these incumbents develop, implement, and document medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; assists patients tin reaching maximum performance.

SIGNIFICANT DUTIES OF THIS POSITION

• Evaluate patients referred by physicians to determine type and extent of treatment; administer diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests
• Plan and evaluate physical therapy treatment program and set appropriate goals and objective; supervise the treatment of patients
• Administer and treat patients by directing and aiding patients in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training; apply modalities such as massage, heat, water, ultrasound and electricity; adapt conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises; direct patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, and crutches
• Document records and prepare reports on patients' treatment and progress; prepare discharge summaries; participate in quality assurance activities
• Coordinate with other rehabilitative sections regarding patient treatment
• Provide functional supervision of Physical Therapy Helpers and student interns assisting in the treatment of patients; train paraprofessional staff members
• Attend in-service training sessions; provide training to medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Licensure: Possession of a valid Physical Therapist license issued by the State of California or the ability to obtain one prior to start date. (Please ensure the name on your license/certification either matches the name on your application or is indicated somewhere on your application, as all licenses/certifications will be verified via primary source.)

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Thorough Knowledge of:

• Principles, modalities, methods, and equipment of modern physical therapy techniques
• Anatomy, physiology, neuro-muscular functions, dysfunctions, and kinesiology; pathologies and injuries that result in physical impairment
• Evaluation and treatment methodologies as applied to complex patients
• Regulatory practice requirements

Working Knowledge of:

• Proper use and care of orthopedic equipment and appliances
• Utilization management, charging protocols and regulatory compliance
• Clinical supervision and clinical instruction

Skill and Ability to:

• Develop, implement and adapt treatment programs
• Administer physical therapy treatments and exercises
• Analyze, evaluate and draw logical conclusions from data
• Read, understand and interpret written instructions, such as physician's order, instructions for therapy and the use of equipment
• Communicate orally in order to instruct staff, patients and their families
• Act as lead to Physical Therapy Assistants and Helpers
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, and with hospital staff
• Maintain quality control in work performance
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of work performed
• Prioritize and organize work flow in an effective manner
• Observe safety precautions related to the work
• Work shifts including weekends and holidays
• Work around potentially hazardous and infectious substances/diseases

EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience: One year of experience performing duties as a registered Physical Therapist

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
• Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only).
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL

All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.

QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT

To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam.

ELIGIBLE LIST

Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment.

SPECIAL NOTES

• If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Analyst at [phone]
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
• If you are hired into this classification in a per-diem position you will not be eligible for the benefits.The Physical Therapist Per-Diem salary rate is: $63.434 - $86.638 per hour.