Physical Therapist

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area’s largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community’s well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee- Replacement.

The incumbent demonstrates competency in physical therapy for pediatric, adult, and/or geriatric patients. The incumbent provides patient assessments, develops and implements individual patient treatment programs, provides therapeutic interventions utilizing current and effective methodologies, and maintains effective documentation.

• Evaluations: Are completed according to department protocol. Completed within 48 hours once evaluation has been initiated. All relevant areas are thoroughly completed. Appropriate goals are set relative to the patient's prior level of function. Treatment plan is relevant to patient's problems identified. Patient/family participates in treatment plan and in setting goals.
• Provides Effective and Adequate Treatment: Implements effective and adequate treatment following department guidelines. Ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness. Goals and treatment are modified as appropriate in relation to working toward goals. Selects appropriate treatment interventions. Utilizes specialized techniques. Patient safety is addressed with follow-up recommended. Recommends/obtains equipment as appropriate. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span of the patient.
• Patient/Family Education and Training: Addresses patient/family education. Demonstrates a variety of teaching methods. Methods are appropriate to the level of understanding. Education is timely (initiated when patient/family capable of learning) and need is identified with action taken to initiate training. Content is comprehensive-all aspects of care, including safety. Patient/family performance is documented. Need for type and follow-up is indicated/documented.

Experience: 

• Previous experience as a Physical Therapist is preferred

Education:

• This position requires graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Licensure:

• California License to practice Physical Therapy (or eligibility).
• This position requires current BLS certification. Lic PT or or PTLA approved work status, BLS

Special Skills:

Knowledge of:

• Current physical therapy techniques standards principles and procedures.
• Human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on musculoskeletal circulatory and nervous systems.
• Medical terminology.
• Proper body mechanics.
• Infection control procedures.

Ability to:

• Assess patient condition based upon sound pathophysiological principles.
• Develop and implement appropriate patient treatment plan.
• Complete and maintain records of Physical Therapy observations treatments and actions.
• Plan and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians nursing and other hospital personnel.
• Maintain the confidentiality of medical information.
• Fully meet the obligations of the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health.
• Flexibility to work within a changing health care environment.

Physical Factors:

• Physically able to walk stand stoop and lift.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Visual and auditory acuity.