Physical Therapist, Acute care

Community Medical Centers

$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
  • California Physical Therapist License
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Experience in critical care environments
  • Ability to supervise and mentor PT Assistants and students
  • Demonstrated expertise in patient and family education

Responsibilities

  • Identify signs for PT examination and assess patients
  • Develop and implement tailored treatment programs
  • Participate in case conferences and discharge planning
  • Ensure effective communication among the patient care team
  • Supervise PT Assistants and rehab therapy aides
  • Oversee and coordinate student clinical experiences
  • Maintain critical care intervention coverage seven days a week

Benefits

  • Structured opportunity for professional growth and advancement
  • Collaborative environment with interdisciplinary teams
  • Access to continuing education and specialty certifications
  • Potential leadership roles in education and quality initiatives
  • Supportive culture focused on patient-centered care
Full Job Description
Responsibilities You love what you do, now love where you do it.  The Physical Therapist 2 responsibilities include identification of signs and symptoms that signal appropriateness for PT examination and also the actual examination, evaluation, planning, organizing, and implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients. Participates in case conferences and discharge planning. Develops and implements developmentally and culturally appropriate education to meet needs of patient and family. Communicates effectively with other patient care team members and coordinates care provided. Supervises PT Assistants and rehab therapy aides. Coordinates/supervises student clinical educational experience. Work in an environment that involves critical care intervention and requires seven-day-a-week coverage. Therapist Level II, III, or IV determination is based on essential behaviors, scope of clinical expertise, professional experience, advanced certifications or specialty practice, leadership activities, and contributions to education, research, or quality initiatives.

 

Qualifications Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
Licenses and Certifications
  • PT - State of California Physical Therapist License required
  • BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

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