Physical Therapist Sr-Neuro

Job Summary The Physical Therapist Senior-Neuro will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive and advanced program for physical therapy. This position will include performing patient evaluations, goal setting, integrative treatment planning, follow-up assessments, and ongoing patient and family education. The role will interact regularly with members of the Restorative Neurology Team to maintain integrated, multidisciplinary treatment plans for all patients within the program. It will involve regular interactions with community resources such as vendors and national organizations to provide the highest level of advocacy and care for our patients. The candidate will oversee equipment utilization within the Center and be aware of available programs to access equipment. Opportunities to participate in and initiate clinical research trials, involving physical therapy and patient treatments and/or outcomes, will also be available. Other duties as needed may be assigned. Education and Experience Master's Degree in Physical Therapy required. A suitable combination of education, training, or experience along with a California license in Physical Therapy is acceptable. Minimum three years of experience in the assigned discipline area is required. Knowledge and Skills Fluent in written and verbal English. Ability to speak clearly to gather information and to communicate on the phone and in person. Ability to independently operate required equipment, assessment tools, copy machine, fax machine, and answer telephone. Basic computer skills and familiarity with Windows Operating Systems preferred. Good communication skills with team members, patients and caregivers, physicians, and the general public. Demonstrates constructive interpersonal skills, empathy, warmth, responsibility, initiative, tact, objectivity, flexibility, and creativity. Promotes professional and collegial relationships. Interacts professionally and appropriately with others. Flexible with daily patient schedule, capable of performing multiple tasks simultaneously, paying attention to detail, and maintaining a strong focus on problem solving, reasoning, and concentration. Follows verbal and/or written instructions with minimum supervision. Quick thinking and accepts clinical and administrative feedback and guidance. Able to calculate, manipulate, interpret, and analyze numbers. Evaluates and synthesizes accumulated facts and figures to determine the correct action or intervention. Able to distinguish colors, smells, sounds, and temperature variations as necessary for patient care and properly observe visual and auditory information during patient interactions. Licensures and Certifications Currently licensed by the California Board of Physical Therapy. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Loma Linda University Health