Physical Therapist (PT) PRN, Long Term Acute Care

Memorial Physician Practices; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 89,544; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being Programs

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to provide exceptional patient care at our facility in San Leandro, California. You'll assess and implement therapeutic interventions, collaborate with team members, and document patient progress to optimize recovery outcomes.

Join us for competitive pay ranging from $40 to $65 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have current licensure as a Physical Therapist in California.
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation preferred.
• Must possess a valid BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for evaluations, modalities, and treatments for patients.
• Assesses and identifies appropriate physical therapy interventions.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on patient needs.
• Maintains documentation for patient care.

Skills

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist

Inpatient rehab experience

Current BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital - San Francisco Bay Area

Schedule: PRN - Days

How you'll contribute

The Physical Therapist (PT) assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

• 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
• Reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in each patient team conference
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate. Performs appropriate documentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge, competency and proficiency of physical therapy modalities.

What we offer

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Qualifications and requirements

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located
• Inpatient rehab experience preferred
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Rate range: $40-$65 Per Hour

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