Physical Therapist

Applications will be reviewed as needed until the positions are filled. Please allow 2 weeks for processing of all application materials. The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future temporary and permanent positions as vacancies arise.

Exam #26/50G11/09AS.

Natividad is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Physical Therapist position in the Acute Rehabilitation Unit. Under general direction, these incumbents develop, implement, and document medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; assists patients tin reaching maximum performance.

• Evaluate patients referred by physicians to determine type and extent of treatment; administer diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests
• Plan and evaluate physical therapy treatment program and set appropriate goals and objective; supervise the treatment of patients
• Administer and treat patients by directing and aiding patients in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training; apply modalities such as massage, heat, water, ultrasound and electricity; adapt conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises; direct patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, and crutches
• Document records and prepare reports on patients' treatment and progress; prepare discharge summaries; participate in quality assurance activities
• Coordinate with other rehabilitative sections regarding patient treatment
• Provide functional supervision of Physical Therapy Helpers and student interns assisting in the treatment of patients; train paraprofessional staff members
• Attend in-service training sessions; provide training to medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives

Required Licensure:
Possession of a valid Physical Therapist license issued by the State of California or the ability to obtain one prior to start date. (Please ensure the name on your license/certification either matches the name on your application or is indicated somewhere on your application, as all licenses/certifications will be verified via primary source.)

Thorough Knowledge of:

• Principles, modalities, methods, and equipment of modern physical therapy techniques
• Anatomy, physiology, neuro-muscular functions, dysfunctions, and kinesiology; pathologies and injuries that result in physical impairment
• Evaluation and treatment methodologies as applied to complex patients
• Regulatory practice requirements

Working Knowledge of:

• Proper use and care of orthopedic equipment and appliances
• Utilization management, charging protocols and regulatory compliance
• Clinical supervision and clinical instruction

Skill and Ability to:

• Develop, implement and adapt treatment programs
• Administer physical therapy treatments and exercises
• Analyze, evaluate and draw logical conclusions from data
• Read, understand and interpret written instructions, such as physician's order, instructions for therapy and the use of equipment
• Communicate orally in order to instruct staff, patients and their families
• Act as lead to Physical Therapy Assistants and Helpers
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, and with hospital staff
• Maintain quality control in work performance
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of work performed
• Prioritize and organize work flow in an effective manner
• Observe safety precautions related to the work
• Work shifts including weekends and holidays
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