Physical Therapist II - Lymphedema Therapy

MemorialCare; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 151,536,000 - 192,864,000; Full time

Job summary

MemorialCare’s Saddleback Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapist II for the Outpatient Therapy department. This per diem, day-shift role requires CLT/LANA certification, a California PT license, and BLS.

The position serves pediatric through geriatric patients and emphasizes integrity, accountability, and best practices. The role encompasses examinations, plan-of-care design, therapeutic interventions, documented patient care, and education to patients and staff.

Qualifications

• One year clinical lymphedema physical therapy experience required with CLT/LANA or equivalent certification.
• California PT licensure and BLS required.
• LANA or equivalent certification from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Performs a physical therapy patient examination.
• Evaluates findings to determine PT diagnosis/outcomes.
• Designs a physical therapy plan of care and discharge planning.
• Performs PT interventions and documents care.
• Educates patients and staff using effective teaching methods.
• Adheres to company policies and ethical guidelines.
• Collaborates with support personnel and maintains patient safety.

Skills

Lymphedema PT experience

Education

California Physical Therapist Licensure

LANA certification or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Title: Physical Therapist II

Location: Saddleback Medical Center

Department: Outpatient Therapy

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days (8hr)

Pay Rate*: $60.00/hr.

Position Summary

This position is for a Certified Lymphedema Physical Therapist (CLT), which requires 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.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience: One year clinical lymphedema physical therapy experience AND CLT/LANA or equal certification required. 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.
• LANA certification or equal certification from KLOSE, Norton, or other accredited institution.