Physical Therapist PRN
The posted compensation range of $42.69 - $61.91 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Dignity Health @ Mercy Hospital of Folsom is the community hospital serving the Sierra foothills communities of Folsom El Dorado Hills Granite Bay Cameron Park Shingle Springs and Rescue. With 106 licensed acute-care beds our accredited non-profit hospital has been providing exceptional care for more than 35 years. Mercy Hospital of Folsom provides surgical services including minimally-invasive general urological and gynecological surgeries. We also provide comprehensive and award-winning orthopedic services which include surgery inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and specialty orthopedic care. As a certified Joint Commission Stroke Center Mercy Folsom provides exceptional care to our patients in our Medical Surgical and Intensive Care units as well as our 25-bed Emergency Department. Our Family Birth Center features private and contemporary birthing suites where labor delivery and recovery occur in one room as well as award-winning lactation training and support. Mercy Folsom received Among America’s 250 Best Hospitals recognition and is a Primary Stroke Center.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Responsibilities
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.
Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations: This includes reviewing medical history, performing physical examinations (assessing strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, sensation, etc.), and using standardized tests and measures.
Develop individualized treatment plans: Based on the evaluation, create specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals and interventions to address the patient's impairments and functional limitations.
Implement treatment plans: Provide direct patient care, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, gait training, balance training, functional mobility training (bed mobility, transfers, ambulation), and pain management strategies.
Monitor patient progress: Regularly assess the patient's response to treatment, modify the plan as needed, and document progress accurately and thoroughly in the medical record.
Educate patients and families: Provide clear and concise instructions on exercises, activity modifications, and strategies for self-management to promote independence and carryover of skills.
Qualifications
Minimum Required
- Previous experience as a Physical Therapist.
- Physical Therapy License, valid in CA
- BLS from American Heart Association
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