Physical Therapist, Full-time, Day shift

Nwregionalheart; Templeton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Twin Cities in Templeton, California, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist (DPT) to join a multidisciplinary team. You will assess patients, design and implement treatment plans, and coordinate discharge planning with care teams.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to care protocols, and supervision of assistants as part of a collaborative approach to patient recovery.

Qualifications

• DPT required; or foreign equivalent if licensed after Jan 2016.
• Two years' PT experience preferred.
• Active Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice; CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Completes evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Provides therapy interventions using approved protocols.
• Establishes discharge plans and communicates with involved parties.
• Completes comprehensive clinical documentation within deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapy interventions

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.

Job Summary:

Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives. Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree: Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016; or foreign equivalent.
• Two years' Physical Therapy experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

• Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
• Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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.
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