Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist – Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

Job Summary
Assesses patients and establishes appropriate treatment plan based upon diagnosis and professional standards. Provides appropriate treatment of patients using specific modalities and treatment techniques. Accurately documents treatments and care of patients and communicates with other team members. Participates in individual and department continuous improvement and education activities.

• Direct patient care, including the assessment and treatment of patients, developing and carrying out individually designed treatment programs.
• Performs and documents an initial evaluation, interprets data to identify problems, and determines functional limitations prior to intervention.
• Performs ongoing documentation in the patient medical record with functional limitations, goals and appropriate timelines.
• Communicates with referring physicians to obtain certification of plan of care and document as appropriate.
• Includes the patient/caregiver in the treatment process, evaluates effectiveness and discharges as necessary.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment at various stages and makes adjustments to achieve maximum benefit or discharges when treatment is no longer needed.
• Ensures patient education, proper fit and use for assistive devices as necessary.
• Supervises PTA, PSM Aide, students and volunteers as the clinical schedule dictates.
• Participates in team and hospital wide meetings, committees and initiatives as assigned.
• Assists with department finances with accurate daily billing practices, active daily maintenance of patient care schedule.
• Employees must perform all duties in accordance with the C‑I‑CARE Standards of the Hospital.

Education
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate Degree in physical therapy from an accredited university.

Experience

• 2 years of experience preferred.

• Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of California or eligible to apply.

• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good physical condition, moderate lifting of equipment and patients.

• Ability to work flexible schedules and varying locations as assigned.

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the hospital and departments.

• Strong organization, time management, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.

• Self‑initiative and strong computer skills.

• Knowledge of Medicare documentation standards, hospital safety, quality and joint commission standards, and standard medical abbreviations for documentation.

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices. SHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment.

Base Pay Scale:
Generally starting at $48.42 - $65.93 per hour. Salary will be based on experience, education, specialty and training.