Job Description

Hours

Shift Start Time:

9:30 AM

Shift End Time:

6 PM

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

9:30am-6pm Monday- Thursday; 8:30am-5pm Friday

Weekend Requirements:

No Weekends

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$38.880 - $47.630 - $56.380

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do
The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients; supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Aides in direct patient care and related activities

Required Qualifications

• California Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - CA Physical Therapy Board -REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Essential Functions

• The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
  Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
  Provides physical therapy evaluations and treatments
  Treats patients according to the physician’s treatment plan
  Communicates with supervisor and other health care interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems or plans
  Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, monthly progress notes, discharge summaries and charge tickets timely and completely
  Demonstrates behavior that protects the safety of self/others and of the physical plant and equipment.  Follows policy when accidents occur.
  Attends departmental, Utilization Review and other meetings as requested
  Maintains confidentiality of patient information
  Follows clinical and personnel policies
  Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and/or Physical Therapy Aides in direct patient care and related activities
  Assists in training and orientation of new staff as requested
  Consistently demonstrates professionalism, respect and confidentiality with patients and staff
  Keeps regular clinic hours, as approved by supervisor
  Complies with the Physical Therapy act in California
  Demonstrates effective communication methods; either written, verbal, non-verbal or electronic
  Follows up with front office related issues using the appropriate chain of command
  Has a positive influence on others
  Listens to and acknowledges the concerns of patients and co-workers.  Communicates effectively with patients and co-workers, exchanging information and opinions constructively
  Treats all patients with respect
  Is punctual for shift. Fills out timecard correctly, obtaining authorization for overtime and schedule changes from supervisor.  Observes policies regarding break/meal times, time off and calling in sick.
  Performs all other miscellaneous job related duties as assigned
  Makes every attempt to reduce expense and maximizes productive and revenue

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of physical therapy principles and practices.
• Working knowledge and competent usage of Microsoft Office.
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills to perform the tasks required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, physicians, staff and families.
• Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgement, discretion and decision making.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and foster a team building approach with co-workers.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class