Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab & Wound Care

Adventist Health; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Life insurance

Holiday Pay

Sick pay

Health savings account

Job summary

Adventist Health in Clearlake, California seeks a Physical Therapist to join our outpatient rehab team. This role administers PT treatments, coordinates care with nurses and physicians, and ensures patient progress according to plan. Travel may be required to support our network and training standards.

The successful candidate will have a California PT license, BLS, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care in a faith-based system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year accredited college or university in physical therapy.
• One to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A valid California drivers license when travel is required
• Current BLS course completion
• Current California Physical Therapy license, or eligible for registration
• Member of APTA preferred
• Able to organize and monitor the work of others.
• Able to relate effectively with patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital/home health staff in a courteous, professional manner
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Analytical and diagnostic ability capable to interpreting patient physicians orders for physical therapy patients and developing an effective treatment plan as needed
• Evidence of automobile insurance when travel is required
• Relates well with other staff members and various other hospital personnel in a courteous professional manner at all times
• Utilizes good oral and written communication skills sufficient to meet the demands of the job

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy treatments in accordance with standard physical therapy practice.
• Observes work schedule and job requirements, maintaining compliance with hospital policies including overtime, attendance, confidentiality, etc.
• Attends case conferences monthly or as scheduled.
• Attends staff meetings monthly.
• Completes evaluations within 24 hours of physician orders; discharge forms within 24 hours of discharge.
• Plans health care services based on physician orders and patient needs.
• Documents patient assessment and ongoing care according to policy and standards.
• Encourages team members to promote patient independence and prepare patients for discharge.
• Coordinates referrals to health care team members as appropriate.
• Communicates changes in patient condition and orders to team members.
• Supervises administration of treatments by PT Assistants and aides.
• Supervises treatments of patients and ensures daily completion with the help of PTAs.
• Performs other duties and innovations as assigned.

Skills

Clinical PT practice

Patient assessment

Team coordination

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

1–2 years related experience

California driver’s license

Current BLS certification

Current California Physical Therapy license

APTA membership preferred

Job description

Adventist Health in Clearlake, California seeks a Physical Therapist to join our outpatient rehab team. This role administers PT treatments, coordinates care with nurses and physicians, and ensures patient progress according to plan. Travel may be required to support our network and training standards.

The successful candidate will have a California PT license, BLS, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care in a faith-based system.