Physical Therapist, Home Health

Sutter Health; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing patient care through innovative rehabilitative programs. In this role, you will leverage your expertise as a Physical Therapist to improve patient mobility and relieve pain, while also mentoring and training future professionals. With a supportive environment that fosters professional growth, you will play a crucial role in developing clinical protocols and workflows that ensure optimal patient outcomes. Enjoy a competitive salary with a generous sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits package, all while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent relevant experience in physical therapy.
• Ability to develop treatment protocols and training materials.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and planning rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility.
• Leading staff education programs and mentoring clinical instructors.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Teamwork/Collaboration

Teaching/Education

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school

Tools

Computer Proficiency

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay

Position Overview:

**$10,000 sign-on bonus available to external candidates - in accordance with Sutter Health policy + excellent benefits!**

Primary coverage areas: San Jose, Santa Clara & surrounding

Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice level competencies, and is a recognized clinical or workflow subject matter expert. Responsible for developing key workflows and clinical protocol or guidelines for department. Serves as a resource in the education, training and mentoring of other staff and a clinical instructor for assigned students. Leads staff education programs and coordinates student program. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Other: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• PT-Physical Therapist
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• Department: Home Health, DL-California Drivers Class C
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TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.
• Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
• Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
• Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
• Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
• Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
• Ability to teach/educate others, public speaking.
• Ability to develop training materials and competency assessments.
• Develop treatment protocols.
• Ability to extract evidence-based practice information and apply to clinical practice and training materials.
• Able to analyze and identify clinical practice and workflow best practices.
• Complex problem solver within and outside of department. Analyzes data/information from multiple sources.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $71.33 to $89.16 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.