What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Plumas District Hospital?
Nature and Scope
The Physical Therapist is a qualified person who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides Physical Therapy services to patients in the acute, swing, skilled nursing and outpatient settings as prescribed and ordered by the attending physician.
Location
- We are located 2077 E. Main Street Quincy, CA 95971 and 127 Crescent St C, Greenville, CA 95947.
- You may be asked to travel between both offices.
Compensation
Compensation Philosophy:
- We have 13 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate successful candidate for 30 years of relevant experience
Compensation Range:
- $64.36 - $91.76 / hour
Job Status / Shift Information
Per Diem and weekdays
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy.
- Must hold current California Physical Therapy License.
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification, approved by the AHA.
- Passed the National Physical Therapist Examination (NPTE).
- Compliant with state regulatory requirements.
Experience:
- One (1 ) year in acute, swingbed/skilled nursing and/or outpatient settings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Compassionate and attentive to detail.
- Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices.
- Ability to solve problems independently or know when to rely on others.
- Excellent analytical and logical thinking.
- Ability to manage patients with different personalities and diagnosis.
- Ability to write timely and accurate reports and correspondence at a professional level within the standards of the department.
- Ability to use a computer and software proficiently.
- Drive to continually learn new treatment techniques.
- Timely and punctual in all aspects, responsibilities.
- Ability to multi-task responsibilities
Must meet physical requirements as stated on job description addendum
Responsibilities
- Assist the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.
- Treats patients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance.
- Records and reports to the physician the patients reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the patient’s condition.
- Educates patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
- Attends rehabilitation center staff meetings and in-service presentations
Benefits / Perks
Options offered to benefit eligible employees:
- Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
- Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
- Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
- Considerable Paid Time Off
- And more! PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available
Perks all employees can enjoy:
- Inclusive and connected work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
- Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay
Child Care:
- PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at 530-283-7165 or childcare@pdh.org.
Why Plumas District Hospital
Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!
Contact Information
Recruiter Name:
Nicholas Clawson
Department Phone:
530-283-7169
Department Email:
nclawson@pdh.org
Department Location:
1065 Bucks Lake Road Quincy, California 95971
Salary : $64 - $92
