Physical Therapist (PT) PRN, Long Term Acute Care

Duke LifePoint Healthcare; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in San Leandro is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) PRN for long-term acute care. The role involves evaluating and treating adult and geriatric patients, coordinating care with other professionals, and ensuring quality patient care. The ideal candidate must be licensed and may have inpatient rehab experience. This position offers a competitive pay range and extensive benefits, including career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance for higher education

401(k) retirement package with company match

Free gym memberships and mental health services

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in California.
• Preferred experience in inpatient rehabilitation.
• Certification in BLS/CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy evaluations and treatments for patients.
• Assume responsibility for patient care delivered by assistants.
• Collaborate with team members for standard patient care.

Skills

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist

Inpatient rehab experience

Current BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Overview

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Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $62.00/hr

Facility and Schedule

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital - San Francisco Bay Area

Schedule: PRN - Days

What You'll Contribute

The Physical Therapist (PT) assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual.
• Assesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observes and evaluates treatment effect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Formulates and updates patient specific plan of care for physical therapy
• Reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in each patient team conference
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate. Performs appropriate documentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge, competency and proficiency of physical therapy modalities.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Qualifications And Requirements

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located
• Inpatient rehab experience preferred
• Current BLS/CPR certification

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Lucious Harris by emailing [e-mail].

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.