Senior Physical Therapist – Lead Clinician & Mentor

Alameda Health Sytem; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 95,054 - 111,585; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Employer paid benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a Senior Physical Therapist to efficiently evaluate and treat a broad spectrum of patients under limited technical supervision. You will communicate with staff, physicians, and other disciplines and assist with program planning.

You will train and supervise a small group of physical therapists, assistants, aides, and/or students, and perform related duties as required to support daily operations of the department.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• Current Licensure with the California Board of Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist.
• BLS - Basic Life Support Certification - issued by AHA.

Responsibilities

• Accepts responsibility for non-patient care duties, e.g. task forces, in-service new staff, organization, which aids in the delivery of care of the department.
• Administers comprehensive PT evaluations, using tests and measurements appropriate for the patient’s diagnosis, age, and disabilities.
• Arranges schedules to accommodate patient care when a team member is absent. Coordinates scheduling of patients as appropriate to the service.
• Attends, participates, and contributes to in-service educational training.
• Communicates with patient and family. Educates patient, family, other caregivers in self-care, prevention and wellness, home exercise programs, use of equipment, and safety.
• Develops and implements a treatment plan using various physical therapy procedures, equipment, modalities, and techniques to produce positive changes in patient outcomes.
• Orders, recommends, or obtains referrals for necessary assistive devices, bracing, prosthetics, or continuation of therapy in another setting.
• Documentation: Writes clear, concise, legible, and objective information on patient evaluations, progress notes, discharge notes, equipment orders, and insurance forms and records accurate daily treatment attendance and charges.
• Orients and supervises new staff members and students. Proofreads notes and supervises patient care until assured of their competence.

Job description

Alameda Health System is seeking a Senior Physical Therapist to efficiently evaluate and treat a broad spectrum of patients under limited technical supervision. You will communicate with staff, physicians, and other disciplines and assist with program planning.

You will train and supervise a small group of physical therapists, assistants, aides, and/or students, and perform related duties as required to support daily operations of the department.