Physical Therapist II - Inpatient Therapy

Title: Physical Therapist II Location: Saddleback Medical Center Department: Inpatient Therapy Status: Per Diem Shift: Days (8hr) Pay Rate*: $60.00/hr. MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork. Position Summary This position is for a Certified Lymphedema Physical Therapist (CLT), which requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. This position is responsible for providing all aspects of physical therapy services, including but not limited to: screening examination, evaluation, care planning, treatment implementation, reassessment, discharge planning and education to pediatric through geriatric patients. Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job Performs a physical therapy patient examination. Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnosis/outcomes of care. Designs a physical therapy plan of care. Performs physical therapy interventions in a competent manner. Educates others using relevant and effective teaching methods. Produces documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services. Uses support personnel according to legal and ethical guidelines. Be at work and be on time. Addresses the age specific needs of all populations served. Follow company policies, procedures and directives. Interact in a positive and constructive manner. Prioritize and multitask. Minimum Requirements Qualifications/Work Experience: One year clinical physical therapy experience required, hospital based preferred. In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for staff with strong education and associated experiential background. Education/Licensure/Certification: Current California Physical Therapist Licensure. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Card issued by the American Heart Association. #J-18808-Ljbffr MemorialCare