Physical Therapist Full Time Days

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare in California seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to assess patients, design and implement treatment plans, and document care in the medical record. The role includes collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires supervising PTAs, aides and students, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. California license and BLS are preferred, with flexibility for location and schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong English communication and ability to work with diverse hospital teams.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proactive problem-solver with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care, including assessment and treatment planning.
• Document treatments and care in the patient medical record.
• Communicate with referring physicians to coordinate plan of care.

Skills

English communication

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Computer skills

Self-initiative

Flexible schedules

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)Job SummaryAssesses patients and establishes appropriate treatment plan based upon diagnosis and professional standards. Provides appropriate treatment of patients using specific modalities and treatment techniques. Accurately documents treatments and care of patients and communicates with other team members. Participates in individual and department continuous improvement and education activities.Essential FunctionsThe essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.Direct patient care, including the assessment and treatment of patients, developing and carrying out individually designed treatment programs.Performs and documents an initial evaluation, interprets data to identify problems, and determines functional limitations prior to intervention.Performs ongoing documentation in the patient medical record with functional limitations, goals and appropriate timelinesCommunicate with referring Physician to obtain certification of plan of care and document as appropriate.Includes the patient/caregiver in treatment process, evaluation of effectiveness and discharge as necessary.Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment at various stages and makes adjustments to achieve maximum benefit or discharges when treatment no long neededEnsures patient education, proper fit and use for assistive devices as necessary.Supervises PTA, PSM Aide, students and volunteers as the clinical schedule dictatesParticipates in team and hospital wide meetings, committees and initiatives as assignedAssists with department finances with accurate daily billing practices, active daily maintenance of patient care schedule.Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare – ValleyCare’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactionsJob QualificationsEducationBachelor’s Degree in physical therapy from an accredited university.Experience2 years of experience preferred.License/ CertificationsCurrent license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of California or be eligible to apply.Current American Heart Association BLS CertificationKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesGood physical condition, which requires moderate lifting of equipment and patients.Ability to work flexible schedules and varying locations as assignedStrong verbal and written English communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the hospital and departmentsStrong organizationStrong time management abilityProblem solver and critical thinker with the ability to anticipate possible issuesStrong computer skillsSelf-initiativeKnowledge of Medicare documentation standardsKnowledge of hospital safety, quality and joint commission standardsKnowledge of standard medical abbreviations for documentationPhysical Demand and Working ConditionsThe Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Equal Opportunity EmployerEqual Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare (SHC - VC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.