Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Acts as a representative of the department in interdisciplinary activities as requested.
- Acts as mentor for students, new staff and support staff.
- Communicates adequately and appropriately with patients/families, physicians, other staff.
- Completes all required documentation. Continues professional development through continuing education.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assess patients and complete other clinical responsibilities from a developmental perspective.
- Develops treatment plans that are appropriate for resolving identified problems and achieving identified goals.
- Evaluates patients, identifying problems and defining treatment goals that are specific, objective and measurable.
- Implements treatment programs, demonstrating advanced knowledge and clinical skill in application of select treatment techniques.
- Monitors the extent to which services have met therapeutic goals.
- Participates in discharge planning.
- Participates in orientation/training of staff, volunteers.
- Participates in planning and development of department programs/services, as appropriate.
- Performs routine tasks necessary for maintenance of a safe, clean, orderly 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)
- Minimum of 3 years recent clinical experience with at least one year at USCAH or 4 years' experience elsewhere.
- Advanced clinical skills in at least one treatment area.
- Evidence of continuing education appropriate to hospital-based practice.
- Evidence of participation in Performance Improvement activities.
- Experience as a Clinical Instructor for PT students.
- Experience in a variety of treatment areas
Preferred (Not required)
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Licenses and Certifications
Minimum (Required)
- Current valid CA license as a Physical Therapist.
- Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.
- Valid CA Driver's License required when driving is a required function
Equal Employment Opportunity:
USC Arcadia Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 Arcadia Hospital's policy. USC Arcadia Hospital 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 safety.
Pay Transparency
The hourly rate range for this position is $46.86 - $61.51. 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 services as part of the multidisciplinary team, primarily to adult and geriatric age groups with occasional, limited pediatric and adolescent patients. Shares knowledge with other staff through educational activities and mentor role. Provides clinical instruction and supervision for PT students. Assists with orientation and training of new staff. May participate in program/service planning and development
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