Physical Therapist

AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Physical Therapist The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Physical Therapist The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description At Hi-Desert Medical Center (HDMC) we've been caring for our community for over 40 years. Our Continuing Care Center (CCC), located on the campus of HDMC, provides specialized care to residents close to their own communities, with spectacular panoramic views of desert landscapes for both residents and their guests

• Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus for Qualified Candidates
• Position Summary Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients/residents according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.

Primary Duties 1. Evaluates assigned patients/residents and develops treatment plans, including specific goals and activities, reevaluating and modifying plans as necessary. Ensures treatments and care is done appropriately and completely in accordance with patients/residents clinical condition. 2. Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient as prescribed by a physician. Provides direct physical therapy to patients/residents. 3. Communicates clearly and tactfully with patient/resident regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process. 4. Communicates observations, facts and comments with interdisciplinary team members individually, and through team meetings as appropriate and required. 5. Assesses patient's progress weekly or as required and adjusts program as appropriate. 6. Prepares written documentation as requires by regulations and departmental policy, such as evaluations, individualized treatment plans, progress notes and other required reports 7. Provides direct Physical Therapy to patients per plan pf care. 8. Prepares written documentation as required by regulations and departmental policy, such as evaluations, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other required reports. 9. Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance. 10. Performs above primary duties for ages adolescent through older adult Position Specifications Physical demands:

• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases, body fluids and wastes
• Heavy physical effort, including lift/carry up to 50 lbs
• Prolonged standing/walking, bending and squatting
• Must be able to lift, position and transfer patients/residents and equipment

Working Conditions:

• Handles Emergency or Crisis Situations
• Provides physical therapist duties in both inpatient and long term care environment.

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:

• Current California Physical Therapy License
• Current BLS CPR certification

Shift:

Days Hours:

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Schedule:

Monday - Friday #LI-DH1 Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. Who We Are We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community. Our Story We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care. We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others. Our Impact Today Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions. Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions. Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day. Careers at Tenet At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do. As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential. $40.89 - $63.37 hourly

• Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience