OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPIST II - HOAG HEALTH CENTER NEWPORT BEACH (Newport Beach, CA, US, 92617) - Hoag

Salary Range: $50.0900 - $77.0300 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist II assesses individual patients Physical Therapy needs, and then establishes and implements a treatment program. This role reviews the medical history, applies screening tests, and meets with patient and family to determine clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities. Determines a plan of care to include appropriate interventions, expected intensity, duration of therapy, and recommendations for discharge. Provides education to patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding purpose of activity, use of equipment, home exercise and activity. Performs regular re-examinations, measures outcomes, and seeks feedback from patient, family, and patients’ interdisciplinary medical team. Oversees the clinical work of the Physical Therapist Assistant and Rehabilitation Aide. Manages multiple patients at the same time and provides care in multiple clinical settings and locations. Provides services and required documentation timely, accurately, and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards. Participates in outside continuing education and incorporates information into practice. Performs other duties as assigned.

Additionally, the Physical Therapist II assists with educating and orienting new staff, acts as clinical instructor for students and interns, and participates as instructor in an established class or program. Participates in educational events within the clinic and community. Attends specific clinical education coursework which meet the guidelines of the Physical Therapy Board of California and provides in-services to staff.

Education and Experience

• Eighteen months’ experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute healthcare system environment required.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office and healthcare database systems preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Additionally, specific department qualifications are as follows:

Rehabilitation Services:

• Experience with a range of diagnoses including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary.
• Fulfills mandatory stroke education requirements per certification agency

License Required

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of California.
• PT - Physical Therapist - California

Certifications Required

• Current BLS – Basic Life Support (AHA)

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.