Physical Therapist II - Inpatient Therapy

MemorialCare; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

MemorialCare's Saddleback Medical Center is seeking a Certified Lymphedema Physical Therapist (PT II) for inpatient therapy. This per diem role requires day shifts (8 hours) and a pay rate of $60.00/hr.

You will provide comprehensive PT services across pediatric to geriatric patients, including evaluation, care planning, treatment, discharge planning and education. Qualifications include CA PT licensure, BLS, and at least one year of clinical PT experience.

Qualifications

• One year clinical physical therapy experience required, hospital-based preferred.
• Current California Physical Therapist Licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs a physical therapy patient examination.
• Evaluates findings to determine diagnosis and outcomes of care.
• Designs a physical therapy plan of care.
• Performs physical therapy interventions competently.
• Produces documentation to support the delivery of services.
• Addresses the age-specific needs of all populations served.

Skills

Clinical physical therapy

Education

California Physical Therapist Licensure

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Job description

Title: Physical Therapist II

Location: Saddleback Medical Center

Department: Inpatient Therapy

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days (8hr)

Pay Rate*: $60.00/hr.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position is for a Certified Lymphedema Physical Therapist (CLT), which requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. This position is responsible for providing all aspects of physical therapy services, including but not limited to: screening examination, evaluation, care planning, treatment implementation, reassessment, discharge planning and education to pediatric through geriatric patients.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Performs a physical therapy patient examination.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnosis/outcomes of care.
• Designs a physical therapy plan of care.
• Performs physical therapy interventions in a competent manner.
• Educates others using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Produces documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services.
• Uses support personnel according to legal and ethical guidelines.
• Be at work and be on time.
• Addresses the age specific needs of all populations served.
• Follow company policies, procedures and directives.
• Interact in a positive and constructive manner.
• Prioritize and multitask.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.

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Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• One year clinical physical therapy experience required, hospital based preferred. In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for staff with strong education and associated experiential background.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Current California Physical Therapist Licensure.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Card issued by the American Heart Association.