Physical Therapist (2556) - Citywide - H00079

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City and County of San Francisco is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide evaluations and treatments for a diverse client population. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, delivering therapy, and supervising assistants.

Applicants must have a California Physical Therapist license and a BLS certificate. Join a committed team focused on health and care within the community.

Qualifications

• Must have a Physical Therapist license for California.
• BLS certificate required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy evaluations and treatments.
• Develop treatment plans tailored to clients.
• Deliver and document therapy sessions according to guidelines.

Skills

Physical therapy evaluations

Communication skills

Case management

Patient education

Education

Registration as a Physical Therapist licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of California

Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) certificate

Job description

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans.

Under general supervision, the Physical Therapist provides physical therapy evaluations and treatments to a diverse client population.

Duties Include

• Performing physical therapy evaluations including assessment of functional status and physical condition
• Developing physical therapy treatment plans including goal setting
• Administering appropriate physical therapy interventions and procedures, including education and training of caregivers
• Communicating with other care team members with professionalism and respect
• Documenting per regulatory and Practice Act Guidelines
• Meeting all administrative requirements including attendance of staff meetings and record-keeping
• Overseeing care provided by physical therapy assistants in all settings and CHHAs in home environment
• Providing clinical case management and supervision over the home health care team when appropriate
• Participating in patient care meetings and performance improvement projects as assigned
• Explaining treatment objectives and methods to patients and their families, including instructing them in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices and other special equipment and in procedures to be continued at home
• Instructing students‑in‑training and auxiliary personnel in elementary physical therapy procedures and techniques, and coordinating patient rehabilitation with physicians, nurses, teachers, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and personnel in other departments
• Perform other related duties as assigned/required

Qualifications

• Registration as a Physical Therapist licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) certificate (required as a provision to employment).

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.