Job Information
Sutter Health Physical Therapist in Berkeley, California
Organization:
ABSMC-Ashby Campus
Position Overview:
Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides.
Job Description :
Plans, prepares, and implements individually designed physical treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
Completes and documents patient evaluations and tests per established standards and regulatory requirements.
Based on the data, identified problems, and diagnosis from the exam, develops and updates the patient’s Plan of Care (POC).
Assesses and provides/progresses treatment for patients per plan of care per established standards.
Completes all documentation related to charge capture per established standards.
Coordinates patient care effectively and efficiently with other care provider and support team members.
Compliant with other department and organization requirements and responsibilities.
Works flexible shift assignments, e.g. days of week, hours.
Provides clinical supervision to assistans and/or aides.
EDUCATION:
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
PT-Physical Therapist
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years of recent relevant experience preferred. Will consider candidates with less experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements (https://sutterhealth.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/JobAnalysisLibrary/ERJSa-pLh1hCntJzmSP6v5gBMfiLYp1psOZH3ha2stXX5w?e=CYkQyi)
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
One Weekend Shift a month
Benefits:
No
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
0
Employee Status:
Per Diem/Casual
Number of Openings:
1
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $60.10 to $75.12 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.