Physical Therapist II - Acute Care

Sutter Health; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 123,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Sutter Health in Burlingame, CA seeks a skilled Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and participate in rehabilitation programs that improve mobility and reduce pain for patients.

You will supervise aides, serve as a clinical instructor for students, and ensure care complies with privacy and safety standards while collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Valid PT license required or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize and participate in rehabilitation programs to improve mobility and function.
• Provide supervision of assistants and aides and serve as clinical instructor for students.
• Ensure compliance with privacy, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians and other care team members to optimize patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

Graduate of accredited PT program

Valid PT license

Job description

Organization

SMPMC-Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center

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. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
• OR graduate of an accredited physical therapy program that can be demonstrated with a valid PT license

Certification & Licensure

• PT-Physical Therapist
• OR Will also consider approved license applicant or resident training program employee.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Typical Experience

2 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills And Knowledge

• 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.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Part Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

24

Employee Status

Regular

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

Pay Range is $63.78 to $89.28 / 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.