Physical Therapist

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US-CA-Oceanside

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well‑being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens.

The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.

Tri‑City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world‑class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri‑City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri‑City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home.

Tri‑City partners with over 90 local non‑profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Provides individualized and quality evaluations, assessments, prognoses, treatments and education to meet each patient's needs based on medical necessity and clinical indication in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act and Title 16 requirements. These services will be provided in settings across the entire continuum of care including inpatient acute care, inpatient acute rehabilitation, and outpatient services. Adheres to professional standards of conduct and ethics as outlined by department expectations and professional organizations.

Maintains productivity, weekend and holiday requirements as specified. Ongoing professional development and continuing education to promote clinical excellence and evidence‑based practice. Assists patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Accurately performs individualized and quality evaluations, assessments, prognoses, treatments and education for patients and families/caregivers.
• Provides care in inpatient acute care, inpatient acute rehabilitation, and/or outpatient settings based on patient care and business needs.
• Meets weekend and holiday requirements based on FTE status.
• Independently assesses all areas relevant to patient function, utilizes sound clinical decision‑making skills, develops a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan, and completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Accurately enters data in Tri‑City Medical Center’s Electronic Health Record System.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides mentorship as requested (voluntary).
• Follows organization’s rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards while carrying out the mission, vision, and values of Tri‑City Health District.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

• 1‑3 years’ experience as a Physical Therapist, preferred.
• Competent in provision of Physical Therapy modalities, interventions, and procedures, required.
• Knowledge and proficiency of standard office equipment (i.e., fax, photocopier), personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internet), required.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills, required.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, required.
• Strong Customer Service skills, required.

• Graduate of an approved professional school or graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree in…