Physical Therapist, Ergonomics & Wound Care, Full-Time, Day Shift (Hiring Immediately)

bJOB DESCRIPTION/bbrbr Job Requirements:brbrOrganizational Requirements:br brAdventist 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.brbr Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.brbrstrongUp to $20,000 hiring incentive and $5,000 relocation available for eligible rehires and external hires who meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment/strongbrbrJob Summarybr ul liCost Accounting Type: Variable Direct/li liExempt: No/li liWorks under limited supervision while administering various APTA standard physical therapy treatments for disabilities, injuries, and diseases, to relieve pain, restore motor function and maintain optimal performance. This position is represented by RCHEA./li /ulStandards of Behaviorbr brLine of Responsibility and Authoritybr ul liLINE OF AUTHORITY: Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab Director/li /ulLicenses and Certificationsbr brProfessionalism and Self-Developmentbr brEducation and Qualificationsbr ul liEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors Degree from four-year accredited college or university in physical therapy, or degree in a related field/li liEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: One to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience/li liLICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: A valid California drivers license when travel is required/li liLICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Current BLS course completion/li liLICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Current California Physical Therapy license, or eligible for registration/li liLICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Member of APTA preferred/li liQUALIFICATIONS: Able to organize and monitor the work of others./li liQUALIFICATIONS: Able to relate effectively with patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital/home health staff in a courteous, professional manner/li liQUALIFICATIONS: Able to work independently with minimal supervision/li liQUALIFICATIONS: Analytical and diagnostic ability capable to interpreting patient physicians orders for physical therapy patients and developing an effective treatment plan as needed/li liQUALIFICATIONS: Evidence of automobile insurance when travel is required/li liQUALIFICATIONS: Relates well with other staff members and various other hospital personnel in a courteous professional manner at all times/li liQUALIFICATIONS: Utilizes good oral and written communication skills sufficient to meet the demands of the job/li /ulPhysical Requirements/Work Environment/Use of Senses and Communications Skillsbr ul liACCOMMODATIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities and essential functions/li liCONFIDENTIALITY: Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital/li liEQUIPMENT USED: Cell phone/li liEQUIPMENT USED: General office equipment, including computer, printer, calculator, copy machine and other office equipment/li liEQUIPMENT USED: Physical therapy equipment, such as hot packs, electrical stimulation, modalities, exercise equipment, weights, walking aides, whirlpools, wheelchairs, traction devices, and diathermy/li liPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (a): This job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking inclines and declines, standing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive hand motions. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will occasionally lift boxes and/or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee must demonstrate lifting a 25-pound box from the floor./li liPOTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD & BODY FLUIDS: Category 3 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. (Does not require the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and the assisting in cases of emergency medical care or first aid is not a requirement of employment. Tasks that involve handling of implements or utensils, use of the public or shared bathroom facilities, telephones, and personal contacts such as handshaking, are all considered Category 3 tasks.)/li /ulJob Rolesbr brPhysical Therapist (AHCL)br ul liAdministers physical therapy treatments in accordance with standard physical therapy practice as defined by physical therapy publications and schools./li liAssumes responsibility for observing work schedule and job requirements, maintaining compliance with hospital and departmental policies including overtime, attendance, vacation, confidentiality, etc., and completing assigned projects in a timely manner./li liAttends case conference monthly or as often as the case conference is scheduled./li liAttends staff meetings monthly./li liCompletes the evaluations on each patient within 24 hours of the physician order. Completes the discharge forms within 24 hours of discharge./li liConsistently plans health care services based on physician orders and patient needs./li liDocuments patient assessment and ongoing care concisely according to agency policy and physical therapy standards; preparing admission and assessment forms, plan of treatment form, clinical and progress notes, and other appropriate forms according to state regulations and agency policy./li liEncourages team members to promote patient and family independence and prepare patients for discharge./li liEnsures coordination of health care team services and community resources. Evaluates patient care needs on admission and on an ongoing basis demonstrating knowledge of and adherence to agency policies and state regulations./li liInstructs home care personnel in correct lifting techniques and use of body mechanics and the use of the lifting equipment as required./li liMaintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies./li liMaintains physical therapy skills inventory list annually./li liOrients new physical therapy staff in home health and supervises their orientation even though not always directly involved./li liParticipates in the Performance Improvement Plan activities as requested or needed./li liPlans and coordinates referrals to other health care team members as appropriate based on physician orders and patient needs./li liPromptly communicates changes in patients condition and/or orders to other team members./li liSupervises administration of treatments to patients by PT Assistants and aides./li liSupervises the treatments of patients and accomplishes the treatments each day with the help of Registered Physical Therapist Assistants./li liWillingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned./li /ul#AHJOBbrbrbABOUT US/bbrbr 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 b