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AHD Physical Therapist


Alameda Health System


Location

Alameda, CA | United States


Job description

AHD Physical Therapist

Summary

SUMMARY: The AHD Physical Therapist provides treatment topatients of Alameda Hospital under the referral of the patient's Physician. Performsrelated duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE:The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

  1. Administers comprehensive PT evaluations, using appropriate tests and measurements. Develops and implements a treatment plan, with functional and measurable goals. Documents evaluations, re-assessments and daily progress and progress summaries in medical records in compliance with department policy, state and federal regulatory agencies

  2. Educates patient, family, other caregivers in management of home exercise programs and use of equipment.

  3. Supervises and delegates appropriate tasks to a PT Assistant.

  4. Confers and communicates with referring physicians, support staff, PT Assistants, PTs, department manager as appropriate.

  5. Communicates with family, case managers, health insurers as appropriate.

  6. Participates in department in-service and continuous improvement activities.

  7. Attends, participates and contributes to in-service educational programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education:Graduation from a college or university program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association. Minimum Experience:Entry level position; recent experience in another clinical setting related to the area of proposed supervision (acute medical, rehab, SNF, or outpatient) preferred. Required Licenses/Certifications:Registered or eligible for licensure by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Physical Therapy Board of California as a Physical Therapist. Required Licenses/Certifications:BLS – Basic Life Support, issued by AHA – American Heart Association.

Additional Information

A Community Hospital in Alameda County ... and so much more For generations, Alameda residents have found friendly, familiar faces and dedicated medical attention at their local hospital. Now, more and more individuals in Oakland and throughout the East Bay are turning to Alameda Hospital for quality care. We welcome all patients seeking an Alameda County Hospital or Bay Area Hospital who value a state-of-the-art medical facility, with a human touch. Alameda Hospital. We care.

Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.


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