Job Description

The Staff Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist II, reports to the Clinical Supervisor, Physical Therapy and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The P.T. II works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, although pediatric and adolescent may also be treated. Under general direction and upon receipt of written referrals, the P.T. II plans and administers a full range of physical therapy services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities. Services include patient evaluations using physical therapy tests and measurements, establishment of therapeutic intervention goals and development of therapeutic intervention programs, and implementation of therapeutic intervention plans utilizing physical therapy modalities and procedures. The Staff Physical Therapist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care services. While performing job duties, the P.T. II may also supervise support personnel including Registered Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides as well as P.T. and P.T.A. students. The Staff P.T. actively participates in departmental and organizational programs, including performance improvement activities, clinical education programs, and inservices and staff development activities.

Responsibilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Title: Clinical Positions Physical Job Requirements

Job Code: Various

Department: Rehab Services

Never Occasional 1%- - 33% Frequent 34%-66% Continuous 67%-100% Never Occasional 1-33% Frequent 34%-66% Continuous 67%-100% Activity Activity

Body Positions Sitting x Pull Pulling 0-20 lbs. x Standing x Pulling 21-30 lbs. x Walking x Pulling 31-60 lbs. x Squatting x Pulling over 60 lbs. x Bending x Hand/Arm Fine finger manipulation x Waist Twisting x Gross manipulation x Kneeling x Simple grasp x Crawling (Pediatrics) x Power grasp x

Climbing Climbing stairs x Repetitive hand/arm use x Climbing ladders x Exposures Loud noise x Other: Background noise x

Reaching Reaching Overhead x Dim or bright lighting x Reaching shoulder height x Dust, fumes or gases x Reaching below shoulder height x Chemicals or toxic substances x

Lifting Lifting 0-20 lbs. x Latex x Lifting 21- 30 lbs. x Radiation x Lifting 31-60 lbs. x Combative patients x Lifting over 60 lbs. x Other Ability to differentiate color x Lifting up to _0-10_ lbs. overhead x Verbal communication x Lifting up to_0-50_ lbs. above waist x Operating motor vehicles x Lifting up to _0>60 lbs. below waist x Use of protective equipment x

Carrying Carrying 0-20 lbs. x Other:_________________ Carrying 21- 30 lbs. x Carrying 31-60 lbs. x Carrying over 60 lbs. x

Pus

h Pushing 0-20 lbs. x

Pushing 21-30 lbs. x Pushing 31-60 lbs. x Pushing over 60 lbs. x

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Possession of licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification.
• Minimum of 12 months experience as a licensed therapist.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize signs of distress.
• Basic computer skills in word processing and on line communication.
• Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Prior physical therapy experience in an academic medical center environment.
• Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team.
• Possession of a degree or certificate in Physical Therapy from an accredited professional educational program.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
• Possession of licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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