Sr. Physical Therapist

Adventist Health White Memorial is a unique faith-based teaching hospital serving East Los Angeles and the surrounding area. The non-profit, 353-bed hospital is committed to improving the health of the community by providing high quality and comprehensive care with inpatient and outpatient services. White Memorial has served the community for over 100 years, and today is regionally recognized for state-of-the-art technology and specialty care services provided by some of the best physicians in Los Angeles whose credentials include pioneering research, ivy-league education and a commitment to compassionate and culturally-competent care. In 2019 Adventist Health White Memorial won the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Visit AdventistHealthWhiteMemorial.org for more information about the hospital.
Job Summary:
Evaluates and treats patients to help restore functions based on physical therapy principles and practices. Participates in program development and staff and community education. Demonstrates leadership and independence in the work environment. Provides service to all age groups, ranging from infancy to geriatrics. Participates in home environmental assessments, assisting with rehab care plan development. Serves as technical specialist on daily tasks and cases. Regularly models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in physical therapy or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Three years' technical experience: Preferred
• Two years' experience in inpatient acute care, acute therapy or outpatient setting: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Physical Therapist (PT): Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates accurate and complete patient condition documentation and notifies physicians when patient condition warrants intervention.
• Provides assessments, evaluations, plans of care and treatments that align with patient therapy needs.
• Develops work assignments and supervises Physical Therapist assistants, physical therapy technicians and physical therapy aides.
• Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies. Documents maintenance and repairs.
• Provides patient with instructions about therapeutic procedures to be continued.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.51 - $75.71 per hour

Healthcare setting:

• Inpatient

Medical specialties:

• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person