Physical Therapist, Home Health

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

Job summary

Sutter Health in California is seeking a Physical Therapist for the SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay program. Primary coverage includes Campbell, Saratoga, Los Gatos, San Jose and surrounding areas.

You will assess, plan and implement rehabilitative care to improve mobility and reduce pain, while developing clinical workflows and mentoring staff. Required: PT license, BLS, 5 years of experience, valid driver’s license; full-time and 40 hours per week with daytime shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school
• PT license and BLS certification
• 5 years of relevant clinical experience
• Valid Driver's License for Home Health visits
• Ability to develop treatment protocols and teach others

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan rehabilitative programs to improve mobility, relieve pain and strength.
• Lead in developing workflows and clinical protocols for the department.
• Educate, train and mentor staff; coordinate staff education and student programs.
• Adhere to local/state/federal regulations to ensure privacy and safety during patient care.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and practice, and translate evidence into practice.

Skills

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Technology proficiency

Professional development

Education & training

Treatment protocol development

Evidence-based practice

Data analysis

Education

Graduate of accredited physical therapy school

Job description

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

Organization:

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay

Position Overview:

Primary coverage area Campbell, Saratoga, Los Gatos, San Jose, Morgan Hill, Gilroy and 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 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.

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-Valid Drivers License Class C or Class D
• 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.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

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 $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.