Physical Therapist I

City of Hope; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in California is seeking a Physical Therapist I to join our oncology-focused rehabilitation team. You will conduct thorough evaluations, tailor treatment plans, and implement evidence-based physical therapy modalities while adhering to regulatory guidelines.

As an entry-level role, you will collaborate with physicians and care teams, educate patients and families, complete documentation, and participate in team conferences to optimize patient outcomes within our multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy or Masters equivalent required.
• Current California physical therapist license or PTLA status.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• For pediatric service, CCS Panel or apply within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients to determine need for intervention and initiate referrals as appropriate.
• Evaluate patients using age-specific tools and interpret data to plan treatment.
• Establish goals and plans based on evaluation data and discharge coordination.
• Implement safe, effective, and efficient patient treatment programs.
• Modify treatment and develop discharge and post-discharge plans.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and third-party reports.
• Perform reassessments per departmental protocols as necessary.
• Collaborate with physician and healthcare professionals for integrated care.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers.
• Attend team and family conferences and contribute to multidisciplinary plans.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy or Masters equivalent

California PT license or PTLA

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

CCS Panel provider for pediatric service or apply within 60 days

Job description

Physical Therapist I

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist I to join our team and provide exceptional rehabilitative care to our patients. This role will deliver exceptional patient care and comprehensive family education by conducting thorough evaluations, devising tailored treatment plans, and implementing appropriate physical therapy modalities and techniques. Will ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines governing the practice of Physical Therapy.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Screen patients to determine need for intervention and initiates referrals as appropriate.
• Evaluate patients using appropriate age specific tools. Interprets data in order to plan treatment.
• Establishe goals and treatment plans based on evaluation data, rehabilitation potential, discharge plans, and in coordination with goals and plans of patient, family and other care team members.
• Demonstrate skill and creativity in implementing patient treatment programs which are safe, effective, and efficient.
• Modify treatment program according to patient needs and progress, terminates treatment appropriately, and develops appropriate discharge and post discharge plans.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and third party reimbursement reports per established departmental requirements.
• Perform reassessments per established departmental protocols as necessary.
• Collaborate with physician and other healthcare professionals to ensure ongoing integrated patient care.
• Establish and maintains therapeutic relationships with patient and caregivers.
• Attend team and family conferences; interprets pertinent findings and contributes to the development of a multidisciplinary plan of care.

Your qualifications should include:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited school or Masters equivalent
• Entry level position, no experience required but interest in oncology preferred
• Current Physical Therapist license in the State of California or PTLA status in the state of California
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association
• For pediatric service, CCS Panel provider or complete application within 60 days of hire or when hours attained

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.