Physical Therapist 2

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, you will help hospice and home healthcare patients so they can achieve effective rehabilitation and improved quality of life.

Every day you will perform all phases of physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment and documentation, and perform other tasks related to quality of care and effective department function.

You will be expected to perform patient initial and reevaluations; establish and implement treatment plans, accordingly; administer treatment plan using accepted therapy procedures; oversee therapist extenders (aides) in the implementation of established treatment plans; teach patient and/or caregiver in functional activities and treatment techniques of physical therapy as appropriate to meet their needs; document daily on the appropriate forms using clear and concise data; record treatments accurately and communicate patients status/progress in Patient Care Conference and DIC summaries; submit documentation at least weekly; communicate regularly with other members of the medical team regarding goals, progress, and rehabilitative potential; work as a collaborative member of the treatment team; maintain the standards of conduct as promulgated by the American Physical Therapy Association (as a registered Physical Therapist); adhere to the professional code of ethics in the performance of duties; and demonstrate specialized clinical knowledge and skills in an identified area of expertise.

To be successful in this role, you must comply with safety, infection control, Dignity Health Integrity Program, and other organizational policies; comply with the organization's dress code; arrive at work on time, as defined by the Attendance and Timeliness Policy; attend work consistently, as defined by the Attendance and Timeliness Policy; actively support the organization's mission, philosophy and strategic plan; and demonstrate good time management and priority setting.

• Performs patient initial and reevaluations; establishes and implements treatment plan, accordingly.
• Administers treatment plan using accepted therapy procedures; oversees therapist extenders (aides) in the implementation of established treatment plans.
• Teaches patient and/or caregiver in functional activities and treatment techniques of physical therapy as appropriate to meet their needs.
• Documents daily on the appropriate forms using clear and concise data; records treatments accurately and communicates patients status/progress in Patient Care Conference and DIC summaries.
• Complies with safety, infection control, Dignity Health Integrity Program, and other organizational policies, and demonstrates good time management and priority setting.

Job Requirements

Required

• Two years professional experience in rehabilitation.
• Physical Therapist: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR
• Driver's License: CA
• Auto Insurance

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

One Community. One Mission. One California