Physical Therapist

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Hi-Desert Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job type: Per Diem

Shift: Days

Hours: 0800-1630

Position Summary
Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients/residents according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.

Responsibilities

Primary Duties


1. Evaluates assigned patients/residents and develops treatment plans, including specific goals and activities, 
reevaluating and modifying plans as necessary. Ensures treatments and care is done appropriately and completely 
in accordance with patients/residents clinical condition.

2. Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient as prescribed by a physician. 
Provides direct physical therapy to patients/residents.

3. Communicates clearly and tactfully with patient/resident regarding progress, problems, home programs and other
issues related to the therapeutic process.

4. Communicates observations, facts and comments with interdisciplinary team members individually, and 
through team meetings as appropriate and required.

5. Assesses patient’s progress weekly or as required and adjusts program as appropriate.

6. Prepares written documentation as requires by regulations and departmental policy, such as evaluations, 
individualized treatment plans, progress notes and other required reports

7. Provides direct Physical Therapy to patients per plan pf care.

8. Prepares written documentation as required by regulations and departmental policy, such as evaluations, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other required reports.

9. Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance.

10. Performs above primary duties for ages adolescent through older adult.

Qualifications

Physical demands: 
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases, body fluids and wastes
• Heavy physical effort, including lift/carry up to 50 lbs
• Prolonged standing/walking, bending and squatting
• Must be able to lift, position and transfer patients/residents and equipment

Working Conditions:
• Handles Emergency or Crisis Situations

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:
• Current California Physical Therapy License
• Current BLS CPR certification

Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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