Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rehabilitation services is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team in Sacramento. This role involves providing exceptional care to patients recovering from various conditions, including strokes and orthopedic injuries. You will work within a supportive environment that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, offering opportunities for continuing education and tuition reimbursement. Join a mission-driven organization committed to improving the health and quality of life for patients through innovative rehabilitation practices. Your expertise will make a significant impact on the recovery journeys of many individuals.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Up to 20 days of PTO

6 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist in California.
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for patient care and therapy team coordination.
• Assess patient needs and formulate individualized therapy plans.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and recommend changes.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Physical Therapy Interventions

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Pain Management

Education

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist

BLS / CPR Certification

Job description

UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital is a free-standing post-acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital operated jointly between UC Davis Health and Lifepoint Health. This new 58,000 square foot 52-bed hospital will be the first free-standing physical rehabilitation hospital in Sacramento. The facility will have all private rooms and focus on acute rehabilitation for patients who suffer from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, multiple trauma, amputation and other injuries or disorders. The large multidisciplinary therapy gymnasiums will be outfitted with the latest therapeutic technologies, including augmented reality balance training, therapy bionics and a full body exoskeleton.

If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Benefits :

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
• Up to 20 days of PTO for full time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full time employees
• Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

What you will do in this role :

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual
• Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention
• Formulates and updates patient specific plan of care for physical therapy
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located
• Inpatient rehab experience preferred
• Current BLS / CPR Card
• Salary range : $65.22 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate.

UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital provides ongoing care to patients in their recovery journey. We offer customized, intensive rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. Our hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.

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Physical Therapist Pt Prn • Sacramento, CA, United States