Physical Therapist

Eisenhower Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

Eisenhower Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for the Outpatient Rehab department. The role focuses on implementing treatment plans and providing PT services to diverse patient ages in a day-shift, full-time position.

Education requires a PT degree with California licensure; BLS is preferred. The incumbent will support discharge planning, patient education, and interdepartmental collaboration to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed by the PT Board of California; BLS certification.
• Preferred: PT healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluation and establish treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Provide effective therapy and safe discharge planning.
• Document patient care thoroughly and timely.
• Mentor interns and participate in department programs.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to maximize outcomes.
• Maintain equipment and treatment areas.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

PT modalities

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s or Doctorate in PT (preferred)

Job description

Job Overview

Sign On Bonus Eligible

Default Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Salary range: $49.84 - $75.71

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours: 10 Hour employee

Department: Outpatient Rehab

Job Objective

Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet specific established goals. Provides prescribed physical therapy (PT) treatment to facilitate the rehabilitation of mentally or physically handicapped patients. Assists in the evaluation of patient progress and recommends discharge planning. Conducts and assists with patient activities and maintains appropriate records.

Job Description

Education: Required: Bachelor’s Degree or higher level degree in Physical Therapy (PT) Preferred: Master’s degree or Doctorate degree in PT

Licensure/Certification: Required: Licensed by the PT Board of the State of California; American Heart Association BLS Experience: Preferred: Physical therapy or healthcare experience

Reports To: Manager-Physical Therapy

Supervises: N/A

Ages of Patients: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric

Blood Borne Pathogens: Moderate Potential

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information, Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines, Basic Physical Therapy Skills, Knowledge, skills, and ability to administer all department modalities, programs, and protocols appropriate to the age of the patients served, Written and verbal communication skills

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Performs evaluation and established treatment plans based on age specific, cultural, and rehabilitative needs and in compliance of hospital licensing and accreditation standards and in compliance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Provides effective therapy treatments.
• Consistently and appropriately delegates patient treatment procedures and modalities.
• Provides safe and comprehensive discharge planning.
• Individual productivity meets department standards.
• Provides thorough, timely, legible, and consistent patient care documentation.
• Utilizes all resources to assist with patient flow as applicable (prints forms, schedules patients, etc.).
• Provides effective education and mentoring for student interns as assigned.
• Participates in special department programs.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and coordination to maximize patient outcomes.
• Communicates positively, appropriately, and in a timely fashion to all communications including patients, co-workers, supervisors, other departments, physicians, etc..
• Maintains equipment supplies and treatment areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Welcome to Eisenhower Health Careers! Eisenhower has been a leader in health care for the Coachella Valley since we opened our medical center in 1971. Since then, we’ve been growing steadily, adding services, capabilities and facilities to anticipate and meet the needs of our expanding area. Today, the Eisenhower name extends far beyond the state‑of‑the‑art care we deliver at the hospital.