Physical Therapist II

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life. You will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment. Responsibilities Abuse Protection and Reporting: Identifies and reports patient abuse and neglect (physical assault, domestic abuse and neglect of elders and children). Measurement: Feedback, Chart Review, Observation. Annual Performance Evaluations: Assists Therapy Manager/Supervisor in annual performance reviews of therapy assistants and aides and works to assist these team members in improving job performance. Measurement: Feedback, Observation. Assessment: Accurately identifies patient’s functional deficits/dysfunction through review of the medical record, observation, information obtained from the patient/family, and physical therapy assessment techniques. Interpretation of Physician Orders: Accurately interprets the physician's order. Measurement: Discussion, Feedback, Chart Review, Observation. Communication: Communicates regularly with other members of the healthcare team regarding goals, progress and rehab potential. Works as a collaborative member of the treatment team. Attends patient care meetings such as mini rounds, weekly patient care conference, NICU discharge meetings, etc. Measurement: Feedback, Observation. Continuing Education: Presents at least one departmental or hospital inservice per year and attends at least one department/hospital inservice a month. Job Requirements Physical Therapist: CA license, upon hire Basic Life Support – CPR, upon hire Where You’ll Work Dignity Health - St. John’s Hospital Camarillo, 58‑bed acute care, nonprofit hospital in California. Pay Range $56.15 - $66.74 /hour #J-18808-Ljbffr Dignity Health