Outpatient Physical Therapist

Where You'll Work

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital located in Arroyo Grande California is rated a top Joint Replacement Center by Blue Shield and is among the Top 10% in the nation for Joint Replacement. Arroyo has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the county and nationally recognized for superior patient satisfaction. The hospital also provides the only comprehensive hospital-based Acute Rehabilitation Center on the Central Coast. Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a part of Dignity Health's Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more here at

One Community. One Mission. One California


Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist , you be responsible for providing physical therapy assessments and treatments to patients.


Every day you will Identify and report patient abuse and neglect i.e.: physical assault, domestic abuse and neglect of elders and children.


To be successful in this role, you must

• Accurately identify patient's functional deficits/dysfunction through review of the medical record, through observation of the patient, through information obtained from the patient/family, and through manual muscle testing, range of motion testing, postural analysis, functional analysis and other physical therapy assessment techniques. Accurately interprets the physician's order.
• Effectively communicates with other members of the healthcare team regarding goals, progress and rehab potential. Works as a collaborative member of the treatment team. Attends any necessary and appropriate patient care meetings, such as mini rounds, weekly patient care conference, weekly NICU discharge meetings, etc
• Presents at least one departmental or hospital inservice per year. Keeps abreast of current trends and other developments in Rehabilitation as evidenced by participation and attendance of inservices, continuing education courses, and current professional publications. Sufficient CE hours for maintenance of licensure including CE courses necessary to attain expertise appropriate for clinical level II.
• Terminas treatment appropriately when patient has met goals, shows plateau of progress, or is no longer authorized for treatment. Plans for the patient's discharge in adequate time for appropriate referrals to be made. Makes appropriate recommendations for referrals at next level of care, including outpatient therapy, home health and MTU
• Effective oral and written communication skills, clearly, concisely, accurately. Possesses good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the principles, techniques and procedures within the scope of their practice as Licensed Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.
• Demonstrates ability to function in a team environment, collaborating with other patient-care team members, physicians, patient, and their families.
• Ability to teach techniques and procedures of physical therapy to patients and their family. Able to work with minimal supervision.

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Job Requirements

Required

• • One (1) Year Acute Care or SNF experience within the last 5 years required.
  • Graduate of accredited physical therapy assistant program
  • Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of California. (LIC PTA)
  • California Drivers License (CA DL)
  • Liability Insurance
  • Current CPR through American Heart Association (CT CPRBLS)

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