Physical Therapist (Ortho Prog), Outpatient Physical Therapy, Full-Time, Days

Marinhealth; Larkspur (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

MarinHealth seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide musculoskeletal and neurologic treatment, with emphasis on early post-operative care in the CJR program. The role includes rounds, teaching Joint Class, and improving safe discharge processes in coordination with therapy leadership.

Requirements include MA or DPT with CA licensure eligibility and at least one year in an acute care hospital setting. BLS and IAM training are required within defined timelines.

Qualifications

• MA or DPT degree and CA licensure eligibility.
• Minimum of one year as a licensed Physical Therapist in acute care hospital setting, including total joint and spine surgery patients.
• License and Certifications: PT license at hire; BLS at hire; IAM within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patients by range of motion, muscle, neurological, or functional tests to determine impairment and create an appropriate treatment plan.
• Develop a treatment plan based on evaluation results and goals; adjust as needed.
• Administer direct safe patient care using physical therapy techniques.
• Provide instruction to patients and families on self-care and home programs.
• Act as a consultant to physician and other health care workers regarding physical function and treatment programs; supervise support staff.
• Suggest new methods and techniques; stay updated with current trends; assist with scheduling, charges, supplies; may act as Senior Therapist in absence of Supervisor.

Skills

Evaluation & assessment

English proficiency

Organization & prioritization

Documentation & policy

Education

MA or DPT degree

Job description

ABOUT MARINHEALTH

Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital’s personalized, caring touch.

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

Company:

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range:

$54.32 - $81.48

Work Shift:

8 Hour (days) (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Description Summary:

To provide physical or corrective treatment of any musculoskeletal, or neurological condition by use of physical, massage, and active, passive, and resistive exercise, and shall include physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning and modification, instruction and consultative services. Specific to this position is the early treatment and following of orthopedic surgery patients in the CJR (comprehensive joint replacement) program. May attend rounds, teach Joint Class, provide clinical consultation to improve effective, safe discharge processes in coordination with therapy leadership.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

Job Specifications:

Education:

• MA or DPT. degree with completion of course work in a school or schools approved by the Physical Therapy Examining Committee so as to qualify for licensure by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs

Experience

• Minimum of one year as a licensed Physical Therapist in acute care hospital setting including treatment of Total joint and Spine surgery patients.

License and Certifications:

• Physical Therapist Required at hire
• Basic Life Support Required at hire
• Integrative Agitation Management (IAM) Required within 30 days of hire

Prerequisite Skills

• Evaluation, accurate assessment, design of appropriate treatment plans, and execution of skilled treatment in keeping with current practices and their application in the field of physical therapy
• Ability to read, speak, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instruction
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to complete documentation as per policy and procedure

Primary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria):

• () Infants: Birth up to 1 year
• () Toddlers: 1 up to 3 years
• () Preschool Children: 3 up to 6 years
• () School Age Children: 6 up to 12 years
• (X) Adolescents: 12 up to 18 years
• (X) Early Adults: 18 up to 45 years
• (X) Middle Adults: 45 up to 61 years
• (X) Late Adults: 61 up to 80 years
• (X) Late, Late Adults: 80 years and up

Employee in this position most be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her service group.

Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance):

Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Essential (Not Modifiable)

• On referral, assess and evaluate patients by administering various range of motion, muscle, neurological, or functional tests or tools to determine degree of impairment and an appropriate treatment plan
• Develop a treatment plan based on results of the evaluation, goals of patient, and those recommended by the physician; and make appropriate changes in treatment plan according to patient’s performance
• Administer direct safe patient care, utilizing physical therapy techniques as indicated
• Provide instruction to patients, their families, and care givers regarding self-care and home programs
• Act as a consultant to physician and other health care workers regarding physical function, treatment programs, precautions and adaptive equipment
• Delegate and supervise patient treatment provided by non-professional and support personnel as follows:

Secondary (Modifiable)

• Suggest and, as authorized, introduce new methods and techniques
• Keep abreast of current trends and developments in the field. Demonstrate evidence of continuously seeking, acquiring and updating professional knowledge and skills in Physical Therapy
• Share execution of non-professional activities in the department, such as scheduling, charge slips, ordering supplies, maintenance of equipment, etc.
• May act as Senior Therapist of Dept. in the absence of the Supervisor

Accommodation:

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or [e-mail].

C.A.R.E.S. Standards:

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations:

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation:

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

Equal Employment:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.