Physical Therapist-Outpatient

Sutter Health; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to independently assess, plan, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, and restore function after disease or injury.

You will supervise assistants and aides, serve as a clinical instructor for students, and ensure care adheres to privacy, safety, and all regulatory requirements while collaborating with patients, families and other health providers.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
• Must hold valid PT license or be in licensed applicant/resident program
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize and participate in rehabilitative programs to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Provide supervision of assistants and aides; serve as clinical instructor for students.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
• Ensure privacy and safety in compliance with regulations

Skills

Critical thinking

Complex problem solving

Independent work

Regulatory knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Physical Therapy degree

PT License

BLS Certification

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - North

Position Overview

Independently responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.

Education

Job Description:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
• OR graduate of an accredited physical therapy program that can be demonstrated with a valid PT license

Certification & Licensure

• PT-Physical Therapist
• OR Will also consider approved license applicant or resident training program employee.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Typical Experience

2 years of recent relevant experience

Skills And Knowledge

• Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
• Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
• Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
• Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
• Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $126,339.20 to $176,862.40 / annual salary

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.