About this role
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Communicates appropriately with the referring physician.
- Communicates with patients and others adequately and appropriately.
- Completes all required documentation.
- Continues professional development through continuing education.
- Delegates to and supervises Assistants and Aides appropriately.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assess patients and complete other clinical responsibilities from a developmental perspective.
- Develops appropriate treatment plans.
- Evaluates patients, identifying problems and defining treatment goals that are specific, objective and measurable.
- Implements treatment programs using appropriate modalities and/or procedures according to department standards.
- Monitors the extent to which services have met therapy goals.
- May participates in clinical education for physical therapy students.
- Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning and care.
- May participate in orientation of new staff, students and volunteers.
- Performs routine tasks necessary for maintaining a clean, safe and efficient work area.
- Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the developmental level of adolescent patients and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the needs of the adolescent patient.
- Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the developmental level of pediatric patients and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the needs of the pediatric patient.
- Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the effects of aging and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the geriatric patient's needs.
- Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization- wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation; education; departmental and interdepartmental quality control; performance improvement; and quality planning activities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Minimum (Required)
Graduate of PT program accredited by CAPTE or equivalent per California PT Board requirements.
Preferred (Not required)
Work Experience
Minimum (Required)
Preferred (Not required)
Hospital based experience preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Minimum (Required)
- Current CA license as a Physical Therapist or license applicant status.
- Current BLS certification
Preferred (Not required)
Pay Transparency
The hourly salary rate range for this position is $50.00- $75.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
POSITION SUMMARYProvides physical therapy care and services as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team to patients primarily in adult and geriatric age groups with occasional, limited pediatric and adolescent patients. May function as Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy students.
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What you'll do
- The Staff Physical Therapist provides physical therapy care and services to patients, primarily in adult and geriatric age groups, while also occasionally treating pediatric and adolescent patients. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, evaluating patients, and participating in multidisciplinary treatment planning.
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