CommonSpirit Health

Physical Therapist

CommonSpirit Health • $80K — $95K *
Northridge, CA 91328In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a Baccalaureate Degree or higher.
  • Current California Physical Therapy licensure (PTL) required.
  • Recent graduates eligible for provisional appointments.
  • Documentation of continuing education or experience required for new applicants.
  • Current CPR (AHA BLS) certification.
  • Fire Safety card required within 90 days of starting.

Responsibilities

  • Establish functional patient goals with the interdisciplinary team based on rehabilitation potential.
  • Provide education for patients, families, and caregivers using multiple techniques.
  • Implement and adhere to patient precautions, observing and reporting treatment responses.
  • Meet productivity standards and collaborate with team members and families.
  • Maintain a focus on enhancing the quality of patient care and customer service.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth through continuing education support.
  • Collaborative work environment with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Focus on patient-centered care philosophy.
  • Access to resources for improving patient education techniques.
Full Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical well-being so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.

 

Every day, you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.

 

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Establishes functional goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team based on the patient's rehabilitation potential.
  • Provides patient/family/Care Partner/caregiver education, initiating as soon as feasible after admission. Works to ensure transfer of knowledge using a variety of techniques (i.e., teach-back, demonstration, video, written handouts).
  • Establishes and follows patient precautions. Observes patients' responses to treatment and reports unusual occurrences. Follows hand-off guidelines.
Job Requirements

Requirements: 

 

  • A graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy holding a Baccalaureate Degree or higher is required.
  • Current California Physical Therapy licensure required (PTL)
  • Recent graduates who are board-eligible will be considered for provisional appointments.
  • New applicants must present documentation of continuing education or experience. Upon annual appraisal must demonstrate participation in external continuing education.
  • Current CPR (AHA BLS)
  • Fire Safety card required. (must obtain 90 days from start date)

About CommonSpirit Health

CommonSpirit is a nonprofit health care center. They offer community health programs, research programs, virtual care services, and home health programs that address the root causes of poor health, such as access to care, affordable housing, neighborhoods, and a healthy environment.

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10,001 employees
Industry
Hospitals & Medical Centers
* Ladders Estimates

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