Physical Therapist (Temp)

*This is a Part-Time Temporary hourly intermittent position with the possibility of extension*

 

Job Summary

Within one of the nation’s most transformative universities, SJSU’s Student Wellness Center (SWC) fosters student opportunity in a revolutionary way by preparing students to maintain lifelong health and well-being. The Student Wellness Center provides a variety of health, counseling, and well-being services to SJSU students. Reporting to the Director of Health Services, the Physical Therapist treats biomechanical, muscular-skeletal dysfunctions of patients referred by SWC health providers. The Physical Therapist will assess patient needs upon referral, develop a variety of short and long-term treatment goals, and plan and implement the appropriate treatment program utilizing a variety of professional physical therapy procedures. Working collaboratively to support student success is the bottom line purpose of this and all Student Wellness Center positions.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluation and assessment of patients referred for physical therapy
• Administer standard diagnostic and prognostic examination of muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability
• Plan treatment objectives according to results of evaluation
• Implement treatment programs using the full range of various physical therapy techniques and standards within scope of practice
• Promptly complete thorough patient electronic records, which include visit notes, phone calls, messages and treatment plan(s)
• Administer active, passive, and resistive therapeutic exercises, local or general massage, muscle training and reeducation, corrective exercises and neuromuscular coordination
• Design and construct specialized testing and treatment equipment
• Maintain inventory and care for equipment and treatment space
• Notify the Director about physical therapy budget needs and requisitions required for maintenance of inventory and equipment as appropriate
• Ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions related to Physical Therapy

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and methods of physical therapy including operation of therapeutic devices, machines, and equipment used for physical therapy treatments
• Thorough knowledge of the physical effects resulting from various types of physical therapy treatments, skeletal anatomy and the basic pathology involved in diseases or injuries, including injuries encountered in athletics
• Ability to develop a treatment program and administer various types of physical therapy treatments
• Ability to develop new treatments or modify treatments to meet the needs of patients
• Ability to evaluate and test procedures
• Ability to interpret physical therapy treatments and teach patients the fundamentals of self-care and other suitable activities, including treatments which must be continued at home
• Ability to plan and integrate departmental activities with other Wellness Center activities.
• Ability to compile, maintain, review and evaluate reports and case histories
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and take prompt emergency action, including seeking emergency support as applicable.
• Ability to develop manuals and procedural instructions for the physical therapy department
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
• Ability to handle multiple work priorities, organize and plan work and projects
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agencies
• Effective communication across a variety of venues
• Must possess excellent customer services and public relations skills

 

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a professional physical therapy degree program of an accredited postsecondary institution or other institutions or programs approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California 
• Possess and maintain a valid license as a Registered Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess and maintain basic life support (BLS) certification in CPR/AED
• Experience providing physical therapy within a college environment
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible professional physical therapy experience
• At least three (3) years of specialized experience related to orthopedics, sports medicine and rehabilitation

 

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