Physical Therapist, Home Health

Sutter Health; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health in California seeks a Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and participate in rehabilitative programs, improving patient mobility and reducing pain. You will develop workflows and protocols, mentor staff, and educate students for a robust Home Health service.

The role requires a PT license, BLS, and the ability to work in a demanding environment with varied cases. Full-time schedule, dayshift, 40 hours per week, with healthcare benefits and compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school.
• Licensed PT (PT-Physical Therapist) and BLS certification.
• Familiarity with Home Health regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Develop key workflows and clinical protocols for the department.
• Mentor staff, educate students, and coordinate staff education.
• Ensure privacy and safety while delivering patient care.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and apply evidence-based practices.

Skills

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Professional practice

Independent work

Communication skills

Public speaking

Training materials

Competency assessments

Evidence-based practice

Data analysis

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school

PT license / eligibility

Job description

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

Position Overview

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 protocols or guidelines for department. Serves as a resource in the education, training and mentoring of other staff and as a clinical instructor for assigned students. May coordinate staff education and student programs. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Additional Requirements

• 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-Valid Drivers License
• Department: Home Health, AUTO-Automobile Insurance

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.

Physical Activities And Requirements

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

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

Pay Range is $74.17 to $103.84 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.