Physical Therapist - Outpatient

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Physical Therapist to support pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in an outpatient rehab setting. You will evaluate, plan, and implement therapy to reduce pain and improve function, while adhering to department protocols and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Strong communication, documentation, and patient-centered care are essential. A California PT license and BLS are required; a $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible hires.

Formación

• California Physical Therapist license required or in process within 6 months.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: prior experience as a Physical Therapist.

Responsabilidades

• Complete patient evaluations within 24–48 hours per protocol.
• Develop and update individualized plans of care.
• Provide direct therapeutic treatments and educate patients and families.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation reflecting interventions.
• Communicate treatment plans with the team and physicians.
• Ensure compliance with department policies and productivity standards.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Documentation skills

Educación

California PT license

BLS certification

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, you will help pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients rebuild or maintain their physical well-being so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.

Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct therapeutic treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care that ensures effective documentation and compliance with department protocol.

• Complete patient evaluations within 24 - 48 hours according to department protocol, setting appropriate and relevant goals.
• Implement effective and adequate treatment plans, modifying goals and interventions as appropriate while ensuring patient safety.
• Provide comprehensive patient and family education, utilizing various teaching methods suitable for their level of understanding.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, adhering to department policies for concise, legible records that reflect all interventions and assessments.
• Communicate treatment plans and patient status promptly with the interdisciplinary team and medical doctors, participating in team conferences as needed.
• Ensure compliance with department policies for timecards, productivity logs, billing, and other departmental functions.

Job Requirements

Required

• California Physical Therapist license, within 6 - months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association.

Preferred

• Previous experience as a Physical Therapist.

We are offering a $3,000 sign on bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Where You’ll Work

The outpatient physical therapy department at Methodist Outpatient Rehab offers targeted rehabilitation programs to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve functional independence for individuals, enabling them to return to their daily activities.

Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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