Physical Therapist (Trainee)

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.

Job Summary:

Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives. Collaborates with appropriate staff members to implement plan of care (POC). Develops capabilities to manage and oversee a case load of 75% productivity as well as 25% of a Physical Therapy Assistant case load per department protocol and trainee level of experience.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent: Preferred
• Currently enrolled in a DPT program: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or RQIBLS: Required

Essential Functions:

• Ability to evaluate a patient, interpret results, and develop a treatment plan to achieve desired outcome and to monitor and progress the patient through the duration of length of stay, toward favorable outcomes as outlined in POC. Be able to utilize and be proficient in all treatment techniques and modalities utilized to achieve desired outcomes as outlined in POC.
• Collaborates with certain staff members who are involved in the assistance of patient’s care and ensures accuracy of instructions and quality of care is as desired.
• Be able to administer and train patients in utilization and function of all adaptive and functional equipment utilized in POC. These may include orthopedic splinting/bracing and adjustments. Utilization of ambulation equipment of walkers, crutches, canes etc.
• Is proficient and accurate in utilization of Electronic Medical Record, ensuring charting requirements are met as determined by Insurance and AH requirements as well as Preceptor input.
• Meets training goals set by organization and educational institution. Requirements will be consistent with participating Educational Program’s goals for each program, reflective of training received thus far and productivity expectations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.