Physical Therapist (PT), Outpatient Physical Therapy, Full Time, Days ($10,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Greenbrae, CA

ABOUT MARINHEALTH a UCSF Affiliate:

Come and be a part of our healing team at the award-winning MarinHealth! Ranked in the top 3% of general hospitals in the country, we have made great strides since returning to our roots as an independent hospital. As Marin County’s only acute hospital and a vital resource for a wide range of essential health care services, it is our mission—and our passion—to excel in every medical specialty. We attract the finest physicians and employees who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the resources and medical sophistication of an academic medical center combined with the personalized, caring touch of an independent hospital. We have an exceptionally collaborative team that adheres to the highest service excellence standards to ensure that we deliver world-class, personalized care to patients. Our Joint-Commission accredited hospital has won numerous awards and certifications in delivering best-in-class health care in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We offer a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus - Plus don’t forget about our other amazing benefits and perks! (See below)

DETAILS:

SHIFT: Full Time, Day Shift (Between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm) 40hrs/week - No Weekends

COMPENSATION RANGE: $45.86 - 68.78/hr.

DEPARTMENT: Outpatient Physical Therapy

THE MARINHEALTH DIFFERENCE:

• State of the art APeX (EPIC) Electronic Health Records System
• NEW Hospital with Large Beautiful Rooms including Overhead Ceiling Lifts (See more HERE)
• Options for Career Growth with Educational Pay and Time Off
• Work in picturesque Marin County, ranked healthiest in all of California
• BEST Hospital in San Francisco / Marin County (2022) - Bay Area Parent Magazine
• BEST Hospital in Marin County (2019-2022) - Marin Independent Journal
• BEST Local Hospital (2019-2022) - The Pacific Sun

WHAT WE OFFER:

At MarinHealth, our people truly matter and we are committed to supporting them both personally and professionally throughout their career with us. Our comprehensive Total Rewards program is designed to accommodate and provide flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees – ensuring they and their loved ones are provided for both today and tomorrow.

Some of our notable benefits and perks:

Medical - We offer you a choice of two medical plans – a PPO plan and a pocket-friendly HMO option!

Dental - Our plan covers preventive services in full with no deductible or copay!

Vision - Benefit from eye exams, glasses and contact lenses through our vision plan!

Paid Time Off – Accrual begins immediately and grows the longer you stay!

Cash Balance Retirement Plan – A company funded retirement program that also increases the longer you stay!

403(b) Retirement Program – Additional tax-deferred investment program.

Additional Insurances - Basic Term Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-Term Disability Insurance

Other Perks - Commuter Benefit Program, Wellness Program, Hospital Discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, and so much more!

Our benefits are highly competitive and considered to be one of the best in the Bay Area!

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide physical or corrective treatment of any musculoskeletal, skin, or neurological condition by use of physical, chemical, heat, light, water, sound, massage, and active, passive, and resistive exercise, and shall include physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning and modification, instruction and consultative services.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

B.A. or B.S. degree with completion of course work in a school or schools approved by the Physical Therapy Examining Committee so as to qualify for licensure by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs

EXPERIENCE

One year as a licensed Physical Therapist in acute care hospital setting or equivalent preferred. A new graduate is acceptable unless a specific number of years experience is required at the time of hire due to the needs of the department

PREREQUISITE SKILLS

• Evaluation, accurate assessment, design of appropriate treatment plans, and execution of skilled treatment in keeping with current practices and their application in the field of physical therapy

• Ability to read, speak, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instruction

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work

• Ability to complete documentation as per policy and procedure

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Current, valid California license as a Physical Therapist

• Obtain and maintain BLS certification at the Healthcare Provider level

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL (not modifiable)

• On referral, assess and evaluate patients by administering various range of motion, muscle, neurological, visual, or functional tests or tools to determine degree of impairment and an appropriate treatment plan

• Develop a treatment plan based on results of the evaluation, goals of patient, and those recommended by the physician; and make appropriate changes in treatment plan according to patient's performance

• Administer direct safe patient care, utilizing physical therapy techniques as indicated

• Provide instruction to patients, their families, and care givers regarding self-care and home programs

• Act as a consultant to physician and other health care workers regarding physical function, treatment programs, precautions and adaptive equipment

• Delegate and supervise patient treatment provided by non-professional and support personnel as follows:

• In the use of Physical Therapy Assts. (Calif. Admin. Code Title 16 Ch. 13.2 Art. 4 Sect. 1398.44)

• You are responsible at all times to provide supervision of work done by an assistant

• Be present in the same facility with assistant at least 50% of any workweek

• Perform and record evaluation of patient

• Plan each patient’s program and determine which elements are to be performed by the assistant

• Supervising PT shall review and co-sign final summary documentation by PTA the same day of discharge

• Periodically re-evaluate treatment programs, and assistant’s and patient performance

• No supervision of more than two assistants at any time

SECONDARY (modifiable)

• Suggest and, as authorized, introduce new methods and techniques

• Keep abreast of current trends and developments in the field. Demonstrate evidence of continuously seeking, acquiring and updating professional knowledge and skills in Physical Therapy

• Share execution of non-professional activities in the department, such as scheduling, charge slips, ordering supplies, maintenance of equipment, etc.

• May act as Senior Therapist of Dept. in the absence of the Manager

WORKING CONDITIONS:

GENERAL

During the shift the Staff Physical Therapist will be responsible for patient evaluation and treatment. Main responsibility is to verify orders, gain pertinent information from medical record and after evaluation, set up treatment program, short term and long-term goals, and implement in accordance with physician orders. Patient and personal safety is of primary concern. Work closely with Physical Therapy Assistant and aides; apprise them of patient progress by verbal and written documentation in chart. Accept phone calls, input charges and help maintain smooth operation of department. The work can be very physical and emotionally stressful with great responsibility placed on the individual. Rapid transition is required from one task to the next essential one; the workload is moderate to heavy when treating patients, light if doing documentation. Continuously changing physical demands characterize this position. Direct contact with patients, families, and other health professionals requires the ability to interact appropriately on several levels.

PRIMARY CUSTOMER SERVED (Age Specific Criteria):

( ) Infants Birth to 1 year (X) Adolescents 12 to 18 years

( ) Toddlers 1 to 3 years (X) Early Adults 19 to 45 years

( ) Preschool Children 3 to 6 years (X) Middle Adults 45 to 61 years

( ) School Age Children 6 to 12 years (X) Late Adults 61 to 79 years

(X) Late, Late Adults 80 years and up

Employee in this position most be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her service group.

PATIENT PRIVACY (HIPAA Compliance):

Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

External hires must pass a background check and medical screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classifications protected by federal, state & local laws.

MarinHealth remains committed to the health and safety of our employees, patients, and the entire community. As such, MarinHealth requires employees to receive all required immunizations, including, MMR, flu (seasonal availability), and COVID-19 vaccine + booster, as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, as required. Any exemptions from these requirements may be granted for limited and specific situations.

Additional Information

• Department: 7774 - O/P Physical Therapy
• Job Schedule: Full Time - 40 hours/week
• Job Shift: Day
• Hours per Two-Week Period: 80
• Shift Hours: 8 Hour Shift
• Job Number: 11025 - CHTBD