Physical Therapist - Per Diem Day Shift

East-Los-Angeles-Doctors-Hospital-1; Huntington Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospital of Huntington Park in Huntington Park, CA, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, plan and implement individualized treatment programs within an interdisciplinary team. The role requires proficiency in AIDET-based patient communication and adherence to HIPAA regulations.

The Therapist will work across outpatient, inpatient, sub-acute, and wound-care settings, coordinating with providers and staff to ensure safe discharge planning and continuity of

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to assess and evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Works within an interdisciplinary team, coordinating care with other disciplines.
• Maintains accurate patient documentation and adheres to HIPAA guidelines.
• Demonstrates strong communication and education of patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops individualized treatment plans to achieve functional goals.
• Provides care across outpatient, inpatient, sub-acute, and wound-care settings.
• Educates patients and families using clear explanations and AIDET principles.
• Documents EMR, charges, and productivity logs accurately and timely.
• Attends department and multidisciplinary meetings and contributes to care planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Education

PT Physical Therapist

AHA BLS Basic Life Support

Job description

Community Hospital of Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA 90255, USA

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, plan and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. The Physical Therapist demonstrates proficient clinical knowledge and skills in delivering care to assigned age specific patient populations within an interdisciplinary team environment. Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates an appropriate level of clinical skill, as evidenced by completion of comprehensive and insightful evaluations and the development of individualized and effective treatment plans, designed to achieve precise, functional goals.
• Perform patient care at the highest level in variable hospital settings- Outpatient, Inpatient, Sub acute, and Wound-care in all Pipeline Health Hospitals.
• Uses excellent communication skills to educate patients and engage them in their own care.
• Communicate/collaborate with other disciplines, patients, and their family. The Physical Therapist is also responsible in Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy student or Physical Therapy Assistant student if applicable.
• Makes appropriate discharge recommendations to the interdisciplinary team and coordinates the follow-up with vendors or other ancillary support personnel on any outstanding orders to ensure patient safety.
• Conferences with Providers and other allied health professionals to make recommendations for occupational therapy treatment programs.
• Attends and participates in department and multi-disciplinary meetings on regularly scheduled days and checks meeting minutes if unable to attend.
• Prepares, maintains, and transmits accurate patient documentation including, EMR, charges, and productivity logs.
• Able to safely and appropriately delegate and follow-up patient cases to Aide, students and Restorative Nursing Assistant/RNA.
• Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
• Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members.
• Acts with a sense of urgency when performing tasks.
• Basic unit/department maintenance such as keeping files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter.
• Reports on any equipment and or environmental issues for repair.
• Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
• Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
• Completes and attends monthly training assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Behavioral Standards:

• Exhibits customer and service-oriented behaviors in everyday work interactions.
• Demonstrates a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
• Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; Expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displays a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, passion and care when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff members.
• Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential, embracing ingenuity to service our customers.

Communication/Knowledge:

• Provides accurate and timely written and verbal communication of clinical information in a manner that is understood by all involved in the delivery of patient care.
• Able to listen, understand, problem-solve, and carry-out duties to ensure the optimal patient care outcomes.
• Able to use IT systems in an accurate and proficient manner.
• Wears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer's and co-worker's time; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Contributes toward effective, positive working relationships with internal and external colleagues.
• Demonstrates cooperation, flexibility, reliability, and dependability in all daily work activities and a willingness to collaborate with others for the good of the customer and the organization.
• Attends staff meetings; follows HIPAA guidelines; follows patient rights policy; complies with the compliance program; demonstrates knowledge of role in a disaster; demonstrates knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures; working knowledge of hospital emergency codes; always utilizes standard precautions in the clinical setting; safely manages the environment of care by demonstrating a working knowledge of the requirements of the: Life Safety program, Utilities Management program, Hazardous Materials program, Emergency Preparedness program, Safety Management program, Medical Equipment Management program, Security Management program.

Experience:

• At least one (1) year of current experience in an acute care setting.
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills.
• A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within health care.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group

Leader:

Inspires teammates to follow them

Functional Expert:

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Licenses & Certifications

Required

PT Physical Therapist

AHA BLS Basic Life Supp

Preferred

DNU - MAB TIER II

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