Physical Therapist II EX

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital Rehabilitation Services seeks a Staff Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist 2) to provide both direct and indirect patient care for adults and older adults, with occasional pediatric cases. You will evaluate patients, develop plans of care, and administer therapy while maintaining accurate records.

You will supervise trainees, contribute to quality improvement, and participate in professional development.

Qualifications

• DPT Doctoral graduate degree.
• If graduated 15 or more years ago, a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum one year of licensed practice experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize signs of distress.
• Basic computer skills including work within Epic electronic medical record.
• Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy evaluations on referral by a licensed approved provider for patients of varying clinical complexity, across levels of acuity.
• Selects and administers various evidence-based tests to determine a patient’s impairments.
• Establishes short- and long-term therapeutic goals based on results of the evaluation.
• Develops a therapeutic plan of care and makes changes as needed based on progress.
• Administers direct patient care utilizing the full range of physical therapy techniques.
• Delegates and supervises work to support staff as appropriate.
• Completes discharge planning and maintains records.
• Communicates with patients, caregivers, staff, and providers.
• Reports on patient progress at rounds and team conferences.
• Demonstrates time management and organization skills.
• Performs other duties related to patient care as required.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Self-initiation

Epic EMR

Education

DPT Doctoral degree

California licensure eligibility

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

This is an outpatient position within the UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital Rehabilitation Services department. The Staff Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist 2) reports to the Clinical Supervisor and provides both direct and indirect patient care services, primarily with adult and geriatric patients, though pediatric and adolescent patients may also be treated. The role involves planning and administering a full range of physical therapy services, maintaining patient records, supervising trainees, and participating in professional development and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Direct and Indirect Patient Care

• Performs physical therapy evaluations on referral by a licensed approved provider for patients of varying clinical complexity, across levels of acuity.
• Selects and administers various evidence-based muscle, neurological, gait, functional and developmental tests to determine a patient’s functional impairments.
• Establishes short- and long-term therapeutic goals based on results of the evaluation and in consultation with the referring provider and caregiver/family.
• Develops a therapeutic plan of care based on results of the evaluation and established goals. Makes appropriate changes in therapeutic interventions based on the patient’s progress and performance.
• Administers direct patient care utilizing the full range of physical therapy techniques and methods within scope of practice and level of competence, appropriate to the patient’s goals and plan of care.
• Delegates and supervises any part of the patient’s therapeutic intervention which can be legally and appropriately done by support staff.
• Completes all aspects of discharge planning as appropriate.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and timely patient care records as required by policy and payer requirements, including services rendered, progress notes, discharge notes, charges for services provided, and third-party payer reports (e.g., CCS, Medi-Cal).
• Communicates effectively and efficiently with patients, caregivers/families, department staff, managers, and other clinical personnel.
• Reports on patient progress at various rounds, clinics, and team conferences as indicated.
• Demonstrates effective time management and organization skills.
• Performs any other duties related to patient care, as required.

Departmental Responsibilities

• Completes work-related routine departmental tasks (e.g., timecard completion, schedule sign up) in a timely manner.
• Communicates clearly and timely with Supervisor and Manager regarding work requirements including changes in availability/status, conformance with licensure and AHA BLS certification renewal, and completion of UC required learning.
• Participates in and may lead department and organizational compliance, quality, safety, and process improvement activities.
• Performs any other duties, as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
• Represents the department as a professional.

Educational Responsibilities

• Participates in staff inservice education programs, staff and area team meetings.
• Participates in orientation and training of new staff; may serve as a clinical mentor for colleagues seeking to advance their skills and competence.
• Participates in and provides programs to other hospital departments and the community.
• Participates in clinical instruction of affiliating short- and long-term Physical Therapy students.
• Participates in educational activities related to other health care students (e.g., nursing, medical, occupational therapy students).
• Seeks appropriate opportunities for ongoing clinical education and professional development, completing 40 hours or more, annually.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• DPT Doctoral graduate degree.
• If graduated 15 or more years ago, a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum one year of licensed practice experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize signs of distress.
• Basic computer skills including work within Epic electronic medical record.
• Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior clinical experience in outpatient orthopedic clinical patient care settings, including sports medicine experience.
• APTA Board Certification in an area of Physical Therapy Specialty.
• Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Possession of or proven eligibility for AHA BLS certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html