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Staff Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - Full Time 8 Hours Days (9:00AM to 5:30PM) (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

Keck Medicine of USC • Full-time • United States • $50 - $75 / year • 5d ago

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Communicates appropriately with the referring physician.
Communicates with patients and others adequately and appropriately.
Completes all required documentation.
Continues professional development through continuing education.
Delegates to and supervises Assistants and Aides appropriately.
Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assess patients and complete other clinical responsibilities from a developmental perspective.
Develops appropriate treatment plans.
Evaluates patients, identifying problems and defining treatment goals that are specific, objective and measurable.
Implements treatment programs using appropriate modalities and/or procedures according to department standards.
Monitors the extent to which services have met therapy goals.
May participates in clinical education for physical therapy students.
Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning and care.
May participate in orientation of new staff, students and volunteers.
Performs routine tasks necessary for maintaining a clean, safe and efficient work area.
Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the developmental level of adolescent patients and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the needs of the adolescent patient.
Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the developmental level of pediatric patients and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the needs of the pediatric patient.
Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the effects of aging and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the geriatric patient's needs.
Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization- wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation; education; departmental and interdepartmental quality control; performance improvement; and quality planning activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Minimum (Required)

Graduate of PT program accredited by CAPTE or equivalent per California PT Board requirements.

Preferred (Not required)

Work Experience

Minimum (Required)

Preferred (Not required)

Hospital based experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum (Required)

Current CA license as a Physical Therapist or license applicant status.
Current BLS certification

Preferred (Not required)

Pay Transparency

The hourly salary rate range for this position is $50.00- $75.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides physical therapy care and services as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team to patients primarily in adult and geriatric age groups with occasional, limited pediatric and adolescent patients. May function as Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy students.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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