Staff Physical Therapist (Full Time 8-hr Variable)

Salary Range: $57.81 - $78.16

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Physical Therapist will provide professional Physical Therapy Services specific to patient's age and diagnosis including evaluation, planning individual patient care programs, treatments, documentation, educating patient and family, conferring with other professional and performing other related duties as required. Will work in a variety of settings including all floors of the acute care hospital. Patients will include inpatients and outpatients. 

In addition to performing the essential functions listed below, may also be assigned other duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds Master's or Clinical Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program of Physical Therapy approved by the council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association. 
• Holds, or is eligible for, current California license issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Physical Therapy Board. 
• Maintains current Basic Life Support Provider Certificate from the American Heart Association. 
• Successful completion of internship in physical disabilities setting. 
• One-two years of experience in an acute care setting is desired.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Physical Therapy.
• Familiar with standard Physical Therapy modality and exercise equipment.
• Ability to analyze situations and take appropriate action.
• Ability to express oneself clearly in speaking and writing.
• Emotional stability, personal and professional integrity, and interest in growth and learning.