Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Delano seeks a Physical Therapist for a full-time, day-shift role to evaluate and treat patients, improving mobility within an interdisciplinary team.

Requires DPT, California licensure, and CPR/BLS; two years PT experience preferred; strong documentation and discharge planning.

Join a faith-based health system serving local communities with a mission of compassionate, high-quality care and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Education and work experience as specified.
• Licensure in the state of practice is mandatory.
• CPR or BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Completes evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Provides therapy interventions using established protocols and documents care.
• Completes comprehensive clinical documentation within deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Two years' PT experience

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

California PT licensure

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy (Full-Time, Day Shift)

4 DAYS AGO

Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Focused on growth and technological expertise since 1974, Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital. We are comprised of a 156-bed medical center serving 10 rural Central California cities with primary and specialty care services. Delano is central to all that California has to offer and is the second-largest city in Kern County. A nice balance of small-town community and cultural diversity, Delano offers vitality and energy to our community.

Job Summary:

Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives. Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree: Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016; or foreign equivalent.
• Two years' Physical Therapy experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

• Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
• Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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ABOUT US

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope. Location/Region: Shafter, CA (93263)