Physical Therapist

Company: Mercy General Hospital
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

OverviewNestled 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.ResponsibilitiesThe Physical Therapist evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs in an inpatient rehabilitation unit setting. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment. Supervises students.Responsibilities:

• Provides initial evaluation of patient's abilities and designs appropriate intervention plans.
• Treats patients with therapeutic procedures, modalities and or equipment to improve function.
• Assures efficient management of work processes, by completing tasks and assignments by time standards.
• Completes post-intervention activities: session closure, documentation, communication, charge capture. -We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
  • Retirement Programs
  • Wellness ProgramsQualificationsQualifications: -MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Education:
    • Current state licensure as a physical therapist. Will consider license applicant. -
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Health Care -Provider. - - -Skills:
      • Requires critical thinking, complex problem solving, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
      • Must be able to work in a demanding environment, balance multiple priorities and take appropriate actions.
      • Computer proficiency in word processing/typing, basic application and hardware functions required for applicable care setting.#LI-DH#missioncritical -

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