PT Spec I - Orthopedic -Per Diem- SD County Float

300 Sharp HealthCare; Santee (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist in California to evaluate patients with various disabilities and injuries. The role involves designing and implementing PT treatment plans and programs that support the clinic’s commitment to zero defects and zero harm.

Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited PT program, CA PT license, and BLS for Healthcare Professionals. The position emphasizes patient care, documentation, and department collaboration within Sharp

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved and accredited Physical Therapy program.
• California Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - CA Physical Therapy Board - REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Delivers efficient and effective patient care by applying clinical expertise and evidence-based practices.
• Ensures timely initiation of care and follow-up appointments to adhere to the plan of care.
• Maintains safety protocols and a safe treatment environment while coordinating care across departments.

Education

California Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - CA Physical Therapy Board

Job description

Hours

Hours: Shift Start Time: Variable Shift End Time: Variable AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: 8 hour shifts between the hours of 7 am to 7 pm Weekend Requirements: As Needed On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $52.360 - $67.570 - $75.690 The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

Performs physical therapy evaluations of patients with various physical disabilities, conditions, injuries, etc. Designs and implements efficient and effective treatment plans. Develops and implements programs in support of the PT clinic's pursuit to provide the Sharp Experience with a commitment to zero defects and zero harm.

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an approved and accredited professional Physical Therapy school or program. California Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - CA Physical Therapy Board -REQUIRED AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in all aspects of Physical Therapy

Essential Functions

Patient Care and Operational Excellence Delivers efficient and effective patient care by combining clinical expertise with current evidence, best practices, and patient values. Ensures timely initiation of care and seamless follow-up appointments to adhere to the plan of care. Provides patients with clear pathways to access the required expertise and resources. Consistently monitors patients’ progress and progresses programs accordingly. Efficiently uses staffing and clinic resources by streamlining intra- and inter-departmental communication, minimizing waste, and ensuring the timely coordination of care. Minimize risks to patients by carefully considering co-morbidities, following safety protocols, and ensuring a safe treatment environment. Meets department standards for patient access.

Documentation

Documentation follows all SHC policy and procedures for confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines. Documentation meets all third-party payer (Medicare, PPO, Work Comp and HMO) and regulatory requirements. Completes all notes and billing daily. Completes all tasks and documentation needs (i.e. utilization management, plan of care, medical necessity reviews) based on department and regulatory requirements.

Professional and Departmental Development

Identifies needs for self-development in patient care and departmental operations. Demonstrates initiative in seeking mentorship and peer consultation. Consistently attends, actively, and positively participates in clinic meetings, rehab department meetings, in-services, and programs related to job responsibilities.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit health care system based in San Diego, California, with four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three medical groups and a health plan. We provide medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, heart care, cancer, orthopedics, women’s health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery. Sharp sets the community standard for exceptional care. Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital have received prestigious Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing practices and quality patient care. At the heart of our organization are more than 18,000 affiliated physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers who are on a journey to make health care better for our patients and their families. It’s what we call The Sharp Experience – treating each person with dignity, compassion and respect, and using our clinical excellence and advanced technology to deliver the highest-quality patient care. We are dedicated to transforming the health care experience by making Sharp the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care in San Diego.