In-Patient Acute Care Physical Therapist

Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Apple Valley
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Description



Physical Therapist - In-Patient Acute Care Physical Therapist



Location: Apple Valley

Work Schedule: Full Time - 80 Biweekly Hours

Shift: 8-hour, Days



Evaluates, plans, directs and administers medically prescribed physical therapy programs in the hospital to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury, or loss of body part. Assists patient to reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities. The staff Physical Therapist also assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapy Assistants and may be assigned to orient staff and students and to assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual. Performs administrative duties and participates in department Performance Improvement, Infection Control, Safety and Education programs.



Required Qualifications:

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• Coursework/Training Graduate of the American Physical Therapy Association training program.
  
  
• Coursework/Training Foreign trained applicants must complete successful entry level educational equivalency review.
  
  
• Current California Physical Therapy license.
  
  
• Foreign Trained Physical Therapist - Current California Physical Therapy license within 9 months of hire date.
  
  
• Current BCLS.
  
  
  
  
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  
  
  
  
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  • Experience in acute care, skilled nursing facility, outpatient, or sub-acute care settings.
    
    
    
    
    
    Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
    
    
    
    About Providence
    
    At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
    
    Requsition ID: SR359013
    Company: Providence Jobs
    Job Category: Rehabilitation
    Job Function: Clinical Care
    Schedule: Full time
    Shift: Day
    Career Track: Clinical Professional
    Department: 7550 SMMC PHYSICAL TH
    Address: CA Apple Valley 18300 Hwy 18
    
    Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
    

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