Physical Therapist

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: From an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Current California License as a Physical Therapist or PTLA approved work status.
• Current BLS certification (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Physical Therapist is preferred.

Licensure:

• Licensed Physical Therapist or PTLA approved work status.
• BLS (AHA).

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.

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the area's largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements.

One Community. One Mission. One California