Physical Therapist

Rehabilitative Services - Outpatient

Full Time

70400BR

Job Summary

The Staff Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist II, reports to the Manager and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The P.T. II works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, although pediatric and adolescent may also be treated. Under general direction and upon receipt of referral, the P.T. II plans and administers a full range of physical therapy services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities. Services include patient evaluations using physical therapy tests and measurements, establishment of therapeutic intervention goals and development of therapeutic intervention programs, and implementation of therapeutic intervention plans utilizing physical therapy modalities and procedures. The Staff Physical Therapist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care services. While performing job duties, the P.T. II may also supervise support personnel including Registered Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides as well as P.T. and P.T.A. students. The Staff P.T. actively participates in departmental and organizational programs, including performance improvement activities, clinical education programs, and inservices and staff development activities.

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Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months outpatient experience as a licensed therapist
• Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California
• Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to recognize signs of distress
• Basic computer skills in word processing and on line communication
• Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior 3-5 years physical therapy experience in an academic medical center environment
• Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team
• Possession of an advanced degree or certificate in Physical Therapy from an accredited professional educational program
• EMR documentation experience
• Board certification from the APTA in an area of Physical Therapy Specialty

License/Certification

• Possession of licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California
• Possession of CPR certification

About UCSF

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Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

007939 PHYS THER 2 EX

Job Category

Allied Health, Rehab Services

Bargaining Unit

University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Mount Zion (SF)

Shift

Days, Weekends

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Work Days: Mon-Fri, Weekends, includes Saturday coverage