Senior - Physical Therapist - $53-72 per hour

Adventist Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Senior for a job in Huntington Park, California.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Job Summary:

Evaluates and treats patients to help restore functions based on physical therapy principles and practices. Participates in program development and staff and community education. Demonstrates leadership and independence in the work environment. Provides service to all age groups, ranging from infancy to geriatrics. Participates in home environmental assessments, assisting with rehab care plan development. Serves as technical specialist on daily tasks and cases. Regularly models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in physical therapy or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Three years' technical experience: Preferred
• Two years' experience in inpatient acute care, acute therapy or outpatient setting: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Physical Therapist (PT): Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates accurate and complete patient condition documentation and notifies physicians when patient condition warrants intervention.
• Provides assessments, evaluations, plans of care and treatments that align with patient therapy needs.
• Develops work assignments and supervises physical therapist assistants, physical therapy technicians and physical therapy aides.
• Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies. Documents maintenance and repairs.
• Provides patient with instructions about therapeutic procedures to be continued.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health Job ID #39608. Posted job title: sr. physical therapist, full time, day shift, physical therapy

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.

• Continuing Education
• Bereavement
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health Care FSA
• 403b retirement plan
• Employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Health savings account