Physical Therapy Therapist

Job Details

Job Location:

MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - FALL RIVER MILLS, CA 96028

Position Type:
Part Time

Salary Range: $49.00 - $56.03 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Reports To:

Physical Therapy Manager

Employee Type: EXEMPT X NON-EXEMPT

Under the direction of the Physical Therapy Manager, the Physical Therapist is responsible for the directing of physical therapy services. The Physical Therapist maintains efficient and effective department operations while requiring compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.

This job description is intended to identify some of the primary duties and responsibilities. Mayers Memorial Hospital District reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT’S sole and absolute discretion.

• Three (3) or more years of previous experience in physical therapy preferred.
• Current California licensure or certification as a physical therapist.
• Knowledge of physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of disease processes and related causative factors.
• Knowledge of benefits/ values of rehabilitative medicine and physical therapy agents.
• Knowledge of infection control, sterile techniques and related impact on rehabilitative medicine practice and equipment.
• Current BCLS certification.

• Professional behavior is demonstrated, both when on duty and as a representative of MMHD outside of normal work hours.
• Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.
• Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
• A positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff is demonstrated.
• Organizational ability and time management is demonstrated.
• Produces deliverable products on time, within budget with minimal direction.
• Demonstrates the ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications. Ability to make appropriate recommendations or conclusions, given the data obtained.
• Maintains an organized set of records, upon request, for the functions that are performed within the scope of this job.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers.
• Performs all assigned tasks accurately, to include proper spelling and grammar, reference materials, and minimal mathematical calculation.
• Takes direction from others to include those employees of other departments with which he/she works on a temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command.
• Maintains all information as confidential as appropriate, to include payroll, material produced for union negotiations, personnel information, and other information obtained during the course of performing job duties that is confidential.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions.
• Answers phone calls, assists public, and forwards appropriately if necessary and in a professional and friendly manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Coordinates and supervises operation of the department, administers physical agents prescribed by a referring physician.
• Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities and assures competency of all personnel.
• Assists in the formulating budget, evaluations, department performance versus budget and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines.
• Develops and implements system of reviewing department charges, ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
• Ability to observe…