Physical Therapist-Acute Rehab-Full Time Days

Texoma Medical Center; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Physical Therapist at Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA. The role involves evaluating and treating patients, supervising assistants, and supporting departmental operations, with opportunities to mentor student interns.

Requirements include an accredited PT degree, California PT license, BLS certification, and strong communication skills. The center offers comprehensive benefits and growth within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral degree and PT certification.
• Current California Physical Therapist License OR eligibility for licensure.
• BLS (CPR) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Preparatory Data Gathering – obtains physician order, reviews records, and coordinates with the health care team.
• Evaluation – conducts patient evaluations, sets goals, and interprets results within licensure scope.
• Treatment – develops and implements therapy programs, creates home programs, and adjusts methods to optimize patient outcomes.
• Discharge – communicates progress and discharge plans to patient and family and coordinates transitions home.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communications

Education

Accredited PT degree with certification

California PT license

BLS (CPR) certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California’s newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations.

Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: www.SouthwestHealthcare.com. For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit www.palmdaleregional.com and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/careers

Physical Therapist

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of physical therapy modalities prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Supervises Physical Therapist Assistant. Develops self professionally, supports and participates in departmental operations and development. Able to supervise and direct student interns.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Preparatory Data Gathering - Obtains appropriate physician order. Reviews patient's records and test results. Confers with physician, nursing and other members of the health care team, as needed.

• Evaluation - Performs evaluations in a setting appropriate to the patient’s disability, age and psychosocial needs. Exhibits respect for the needs of the patient and family. Exhibits accuracy in performing patient evaluations; interprets results within scope of licensure. Obtains medical history. Performs manual muscle testing, joint ROM measurements, self-care assessment, functional level assessment (transfers, balance, mobility, etc.), and sensation. Utilizes a comprehensive approach to patient evaluation and implementation of the therapy program; assesses physical, social and environmental needs of the patient within scope of practice. Develops realistic, measurable long-term and short-term goals. Discusses goals with patient/family and other health care team members. Performs evaluation within twenty-four hours of receiving an inpatient order.

• Treatment - Demonstrates innovation, skill and efficiency in developing and implementing patient treatment programs. Exhibits ability to design treatment programs for patients with varying degrees/types of disabilities and multiple medical problems. Develops innovative home programs individualized to meet the needs of the patient/family and instructs the patient and family in these programs. Apply therapeutic principles; uses appropriate knowledge and clinical judgement in observing patient's reaction to appropriate treatments. Exhibits good judgement in evaluating techniques, adjusting methodology to elicit the desired change/reach desired goals. Revises available treatment environments to enhance optimal patient performance during treatment/therapy activities.

• Discharge - Maintains active and supportive communication with patient/family and members of the health care team, as appropriate, regarding the outcome of evaluation activities, treatment programs, clinical concerns, home care programs and other issues related to the progress and discharge of patient through the therapeutic process. Initiates consideration of patient discharge on the day of evaluation to facilitate transition to home care environment.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Job Duties/Responsibilities Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Therapy curriculum with a Bachelors or Masters or Doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy.
• Current California Physical Therapist License OR Physical Therapist License - Applicant (California).
• If CA PT License Applicant (PTLA) Letter recipient: licensing exam must be passed within (120) days from letter date.
• BLS (CPR) certification.
• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational and computer skills.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.