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Form of workAbout Sequoia Hospital – Hello HumankindnessDignity Health Sequoia Hospital is an accredited not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional health care for generations of Bay Area residents. Sequoia’s Heart and Vascular Institute is a nationally known pioneer in advanced cardiac care affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute. Sequoia has received national recognition from Healthgrades for superior patient safety and was named as one of America’s top 100 hospitals for cardiac care. Our Total Joint Replacement program is a designated Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Our Birth Center is consistently ranked as a favorite among Peninsula families. We are also known for our comprehensive emergency care and leading-edge tomosynthesis 3-D mammogram technology. Our Pavilion combines the most advanced medical and surgical services with a unique healing environment including private spacious rooms and inviting garden areas.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Provides Physical Therapy assessment and therapeutic interventions to individuals within a wide range of diagnoses including general medical orthopedic neurologic and cardiovascular. Also provides education to patients appropriate family members and friends in order to restore patient's functional independence and reduce or prevent long term disability. Assists the patients to reach their maximum potential and return to their family and community. Coordinates and collaborates with other disciplines and implements the programs of the Rehabilitation Department under the general direction of the Rehabilitation Manager.
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Prior hospital experience (non-licensed is acceptable) required.
- Bachelor's Degree from a school of Physical Therapy accredited by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Physical Therapy Association or its equivalent required.
- Licensed in the State of California as a Physical Therapist (or Licensed Physical Therapy Applicant) required.
- Certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for healthcare providers required.
Preferred:
- Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or DPT preferred.
Pay Range
$47.10 - $68.30 /hour
