Physical Therapist
About this role
Where You’ll Work
Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento, Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement, Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center, Ventricular Assist Device, and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars, Practice Green Health 2021, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A", Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission, vision, and values.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.
Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.
To be successful in this role, you will possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.
- Provides patient assessments, develops and implements individual patient treatment programs
- Provides therapeutic interventions utilizing current and effective methodologies, and maintains effective documentation
Job Requirements
Required:
- Completed an accredited Physical Therapy degree program and be board eligible and able to obtain California PT license within 6 months or have already obtained a License
- Previous experience as a PhysicalTherapist or Physical Therapist student/intern
- California Physical Therapist License within six (6) months of hire
- Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
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