Physical Therapist II EX

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco seeks a Staff Physical Therapist (PT 2) for outpatient Rehabilitation Services. You will plan and provide comprehensive PT care for adult and geriatric patients, including evaluations, goals, and treatment plans.

Under supervision, you may mentor students and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. A California PT license and DPT are required, with strong communication and organizational skills. This position requires flexibility across UCSF locations.

Qualifications

• DPT doctoral degree required.
• License as a Physical Therapist in California (CA) per state requirements.
• Minimum of 1 year of licensed practice.
• Excellent English communication, both oral and written.
• Ability to recognize signs of distress.
• Proficiency with Epic EMR and basic computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal, time management, problem-solving and self-initiation skills.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer a full range of PT services for adult and geriatric patients.
• Perform patient evaluations using PT tests and measurements; establish and implement intervention plans.
• Maintain patient records and supervise students, residents, and support staff; participate in quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Effective English communication

Time management

Problem solving

Self-initiative

Interpersonal skills

Outpatient orthopedic experience

Sports medicine experience

Interdisciplinary team experience

Education

DPT doctoral degree

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Job Description

This is an outpatient position within the UCSF Health Hyde 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. The Staff Physical Therapist works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, although pediatric and adolescents may also be treated.

Under general direction and upon receipt of licensed approved provider written referrals, the Staff Physical Therapist plans and administers a full range of physical therapy services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities. Services include patient evaluations using physical therapy tests and measurements, the establishment of therapeutic intervention goals and the development of therapeutic intervention programs, and the implementation of therapeutic intervention plans utilizing physical therapy interventions, modalities, and procedures. The Staff Physical Therapist demonstrates practice competence managing patients of varying clinical acuity and complexity. The Staff Physical Therapist may seek mentoring for novel clinical presentations or areas of specialty practice for which the Staff Physical Therapist is not experienced or certified.

The Staff Physical Therapist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care services, is organized in work habits, and demonstrates effective time management skills. While performing job duties, the Staff Physical Therapist may also supervise Physical Therapy Students and Physical Therapy Residents, in addition to Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides. The Staff Physical Therapist participates in regular professional and clinical development activities, completing 40 hours or more per year. As a member of the clinical care team, the Staff Physical Therapist also participates in and may lead compliance, quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives in the department, local care setting, and organization.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• DPT doctoral degree.
• If graduated 15 or more years ago, a bachelor’s degree is acceptable.
• Minimum of 1 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 experience working within the Epic electronic medical record (EMR).
• Demonstrated interpersonal, time management, problem-solving, and self-initiation skills.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications

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

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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