Physical Therapist - Acute Therapies (Per Diem, Days)

Enloe Health; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance ($0 premium plan)

Vision insurance

Retirement with employer match

Generous PTO

Extended Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Enloe Health in Northern California is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide evaluation and treatment for diverse patient populations in acute care settings. The role focuses on addressing deficits in posture, locomotion, strength, endurance, balance, and functional daily living activities.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, educating caregivers, and ensuring safe execution of therapeutic techniques.

Qualifications

• One year experience in acute care, extended care, rehabilitation, mental health or outpatient setting.
• Current Physical Therapy license from the State of California, or be a California Licensed applicant.
• Current CPR recognition.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and treatment upon physician referral to a patient population with varying diagnoses.
• Assess, identify and treat deficits affecting posture, locomotion, strength, endurance, balance and functional abilities.
• Instruct and educate patient/caregiver to promote safe execution of techniques taught.
• Fulfill essential functions of the position as required.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Professional judgment

Patient care

Adaptability

Education

California PT license

CPR certification

Job description

ENL Rehab Therapies Acute

Compensation range:

$53.05 - $71.62

Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Shift: Days
Shift length: 8-Hours
Days off: Variable
Hours per pay period: 16

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing evaluation and treatment upon physician referral to a patient population consisting of varying diagnosis. The Physical Therapist will assess, identify and treat all areas of deficits impacting posture, locomotion, strength, endurance, balance, coordination, joint mobility, flexibility, pain and functional abilities in daily living. The Physical Therapist provides instruction and education to the patient/caregiver to promote the safe execution of the facilitatory techniques taught.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Desired:

One year experience in acute care, extended care, rehabilitation, mental health or out patient setting

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

Current Physical Therapy license from the State of California, or be a California Licensed applicant. Licensed applicant must successfully complete next available examination to continue employment.

Current CPR recognition

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family. Clinical skills and knowledge to successfully achieve desired outcomes in assigned patients. Ability to provide treatment to address the practical and realistic needs and goals of the patient. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Benefits Information

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it’s earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information.