Physical Therapist 1

Under general direction and upon receipt of licensed approved provider written referrals, the Entry Level
Physical Therapist plans and administers a full range of physical therapy services for patients with a variety
of physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities. Services include patient evaluations using physical
therapy tests and measurements, the establishment of therapeutic intervention goals and the development of
therapeutic intervention programs, and the implementation of therapeutic intervention plans utilizing physical
therapy interventions, modalities, and procedures. The Entry Level Physical Therapist demonstrates
practice competence managing patients in less acute care settings and/or patients with more straightforward
clinical presentations and may require mentoring or supervision when working in high acuity care settings (eg
ICU) and/or with patients with more complex clinical presentations.

The Entry Level Physical Therapist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient
care services. While performing job duties, the Entry Level Physical Therapist may also supervise support
personnel including Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides. The Entry Level Physical
Therapist seeks out opportunities for ongoing clinical education and professional development. As a member
of the clinical care team, the Entry Level Physical Therapist also participates in compliance, quality, safety,
and process improvement initiatives in the department, local care setting, and organization.

LIVING PRIDE STANDARDS

Service Excellence
* Demonstrates service excellence by following the Everyday PRIDE Guide with the UCSF Medical
Center standards and expectations for communication and behavior. These standards and
expectations convey specific behavior associated with the Medical Center's values: Professionalism,
Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence, and provide guidance on how we communicate with
patients, visitors, faculty, staff, and students, virtually everyone, every day and with every encounter.
These standards include, but are not limited to: personal appearance, acknowledging and greeting all
patients and families, introductions using AIDET, managing up, service recovery, managing delays
and expectations, phone standards, electronic communication, team work, cultural sensitivity and
competency.
* Uses effective communication skills with patients and staff; demonstrates proper telephone techniques
and etiquette; acts as an escort to any patient or family member needing directions; shows sensitivity
to differences of culture; demonstrates a positive and supportive manner in which patients / families/
colleagues perceive interactions as positive and supportive. Exhibits team work skills to positively
acknowledge and recognize other colleagues, and uses personal experiences to model and teach
Living PRIDE standards.
* Exhibits tact and professionalism in difficult situations according to PRIDE Values and Practices
* Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and
procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.
* Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to safety and infection control policies and
procedures.
* Assumes accountability for improving quality metrics associated with department/unit and meeting
organizational/departmental targets.

Work Environment
* Keeps working areas neat, orderly and clutter-free, including the hallways. Adheres to cleaning
processes and puts things back where they belong. Removes and reports broken equipment and
furniture.
* Picks up and disposes of any litter found throughout entire facility.
* Posts flyers and posters in designated areas only; does not post on walls, doors or windows.
* Knows where the Environment of Care Manual is kept in department; corrects or reports unsafe
conditions to the appropriate departments.
* Protects the physical environment and equipment from damage and theft.

Required Qualifications

• DPT Doctoral graduate degree.
• Less than one year of licensed clinical practice experience.
• Minimum one full-time clinical education experience in acute care hospital or acute rehabilitation setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize signs of distress.
• Basic computer skills including work within Epic electronic medical record.
• Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
• position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior clinical experience in acute care hospitals and acute rehab/IRF patient care settings.
• Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team
  
  

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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Required Qualifications

• DPT Doctoral graduate degree.
• Less than one year of licensed clinical practice experience.
• Minimum one full-time clinical education experience in acute care hospital or acute rehabilitation setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize signs of distress.
• Basic computer skills including work within Epic electronic medical record.
• Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
• position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior clinical experience in acute care hospitals and acute rehab/IRF patient care settings.
• Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team