Physical Therapist, Ergonomics & Wound Care, Full-Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Colusa (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Adventist Health seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to support outpatient rehab services. You will administer treatments, plan patient care, and ensure timely evaluations and discharges while maintaining HIPAA and confidentiality standards.

You’ll collaborate with nurses, physicians and home health staff, supervise assistants, and participate in periodic conferences to optimize patient outcomes and care continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy or related field.
• 1–2 years of related experience or training.
• Current California Physical Therapy license or eligible.
• Valid California driver license when travel is required.
• Current BLS certification.
• APTA membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy treatments in line with standard practice.
• Observe work schedule, comply with hospital policies and complete projects timely.
• Attend case conferences and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Complete patient evaluations within 24 hours and discharge forms within 24 hours.
• Plan and coordinate referrals to health care team members as needed.
• Supervise PT assistants and aides; ensure proper therapy delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy or related field

1–2 years related experience or training

Current California Physical Therapy license or eligible

Valid California driver license (travel required)

Current BLS certification

APTA member preferred

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Requirements: Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.Up to $20,000 hiring incentive and $5,000 relocation available for eligible rehires and external hires who meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Job Summary

Cost Accounting Type: Variable DirectExempt: NoWorks under limited supervision while administering various APTA standard physical therapy treatments for disabilities, injuries, and diseases, to relieve pain, restore motor function and maintain optimal performance. This position is represented by RCHEA.

Line of Responsibility and Authority

LINE OF AUTHORITY: Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab Director

Education and Qualifications

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors Degree from four-year accredited college or university in physical therapy, or degree in a related field
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: One to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: A valid California drivers license when travel is required
• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Current BLS course completion
• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Current California Physical Therapy license, or eligible for registration
• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Member of APTA preferred
• QUALIFICATIONS: Able to organize and monitor the work of others.
• QUALIFICATIONS: Able to relate effectively with patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital/home health staff in a courteous, professional manner
• QUALIFICATIONS: Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• QUALIFICATIONS: Analytical and diagnostic ability capable to interpreting patient physicians orders for physical therapy patients and developing an effective treatment plan as needed
• QUALIFICATIONS: Evidence of automobile insurance when travel is required
• QUALIFICATIONS: Relates well with other staff members and various other hospital personnel in a courteous professional manner at all times
• QUALIFICATIONS: Utilizes good oral and written communication skills sufficient to meet the demands of the job

Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Use of Senses and Communications Skills

ACCOMMODATIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities and essential functions

CONFIDENTIALITY

Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital

EQUIPMENT USED

Cell phone

General office equipment, including computer, printer, calculator, copy machine and other office equipment

Physical therapy equipment, such as hot packs, electrical stimulation, modalities, exercise equipment, weights, walking aides, whirlpools, wheelchairs, traction devices, and diathermy

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (a)

This job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking inclines and declines, standing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive hand motions. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will occasionally lift boxes and/or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee must demonstrate lifting a 25-pound box from the floor.

POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD & BODY FLUIDS

Category 3 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. (Does not require the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and the assisting in cases of emergency medical care or first aid is not a requirement of employment. Tasks that involve handling of implements or utensils, use of the public or shared bathroom facilities, telephones, and personal contacts such as handshaking, are all considered Category 3 tasks.)

Job Roles

Physical Therapist (AHCL)

Physical Therapist (AHCL)

• Administers physical therapy treatments in accordance with standard physical therapy practice as defined by physical therapy publications and schools.
• Assumes responsibility for observing work schedule and job requirements, maintaining compliance with hospital and departmental policies including overtime, attendance, vacation, confidentiality, etc., and completing assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Attends case conference monthly or as often as the case conference is scheduled.
• Attends staff meetings monthly.
• Completes the evaluations on each patient within 24 hours of the physician order. Completes the discharge forms within 24 hours of discharge.
• Consistently plans health care services based on physician orders and patient needs.
• Documents patient assessment and ongoing care concisely according to agency policy and physical therapy standards; preparing admission and assessment forms, plan of treatment form, clinical and progress notes, and other appropriate forms according to state regulations and agency policy.
• Encourages team members to promote patient and family independence and prepare patients for discharge.
• Ensures coordination of health care team services and community resources.
• Evaluates patient care needs on admission and on an ongoing basis demonstrating knowledge of and adherence to agency policies and state regulations.
• Instructs home care personnel in correct lifting techniques and use of body mechanics and the use of the lifting equipment as required.
• Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
• Maintains physical therapy skills inventory list annually.
• Orients new physical therapy staff in home health and supervises their orientation even though not always directly involved.
• Participates in the Performance Improvement Plan activities as requested or needed.
• Plans and coordinates referrals to other health care team members as appropriate based on physician orders and patient needs.
• Promptly communicates changes in patients condition and/or orders to other team members.
• Supervises administration of treatments to patients by PT Assistants and aides.
• Supervises the treatments of patients and accomplishes the treatments each day with the help of Registered Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.

AHJOBABOUT US

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.