Keck Medicine of USC
Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-U
Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
Develop and implement physical therapy services and direct patient care in coordination with the inter‑disciplinary team and in compliance with organizational goals and appropriate regulatory agencies. Under the supervision of the Chief of Physical Therapy, provides physical therapy care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with various diagnoses. Major duties include patient evaluation, treatment planning for effective patient outcomes, patient care documentation, attending patient‑care related meetings, delegating duties to support personnel, participating as a member of a team, maintaining an appropriate level of productivity, and participating in performance‑improvement activities. After one year of experience, serves as a clinical instructor for first‑year Physical Therapy interns during a 2‑6 week internship.
Essential Duties
Upon referral of a patient to the Department, the therapist initiates care per policy by evaluating and establishing a treatment plan.
Employee manages all aspects of physical therapy intervention.
Employee consistently completes all required documentation as per departmental policy.
Employee participates in clinic and rounds as patient care responsibilities allow.
Attends and contributes to patient‑care conferences, providing written progress/plans for each patient to the rounds/clinic liaison in a timely manner.
Provides education and makes recommendations to other healthcare professionals regarding discharge plans or modifications to the plan.
Assumes responsibility as lead during assigned physician rounds/clinics and coordinates all communication to and from physician and therapist.
Effectively manages a full patient caseload, including patient care, documentation, communication, and meeting departmental efficiency requirements.
Demonstrates flexibility with last‑minute scheduling changes and prioritization while maintaining lead caseloads.
Organizes unscheduled non‑productive time and improves department efficiency by assisting other staff, projects, and documentation.
Provides care in a variety of PT disciplines/settings (acute, outpatient, cardiac, wound care, neuro, etc.).
Assumes staffing of unit and patient‑care delivery as lead PT.
After one year, educates and evaluates performance of at least one student for a cumulative minimum of four weeks, receiving satisfactory evaluation from the CCCE.
After six months, educates and evaluates performance of new staff members’ competencies or registries via orientation and check‑offs.
Provides formal education to internal or external departments.
Attends one professional meeting per year (district, state, or national) or is a member of the APTA.
Demonstrates commitment to the profession as evidenced by membership in the APTA and attendance at a professional meeting.
Publishes, speaks, participates in clinical research, or runs for elected office/committee member in the APTA.
Assumes responsibility for a special project assigned by Department Director or chief.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Strong organizational, time‑management skills.
Excellent customer‑service behavior.
Effective evaluation and treatment techniques, with ability to develop treatment plans to meet patient goals.
Team leadership and program‑development skills for the PMR department and hospital.
Advanced knowledge of physical medicine theory and its application to all patient ages.
Understanding of theories, precautions, and contraindications for all physical medicine agents and procedures.
Proficient in human anatomy, physiology, and psychosocial issues for assessment of treatment effects.
Knowledge of isolation, sterile technique, and application within physical medicine.
Familiarity with PMR and hospital policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
Experience in the health field.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Physical Therapist (PT) – CA DCA or licensed applicant status for one examination period for California licensure, with California licensure within 90 days post‑hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City). If no card upon hire, must be obtained within 30 days and renewed before expiration (required only in LA City).
The hourly rate range for this position is $46.00 – $76.07. Compensation is determined by scope and responsibilities, experience, education, key skills, internal equity, and market considerations.
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Essential Duties
Upon referral of a patient to the Department, the therapist initiates care per policy by evaluating and establishing a treatment plan.
Employee manages all aspects of physical therapy intervention.
Employee consistently completes all required documentation as per departmental policy.
Employee participates in clinic and rounds as patient care responsibilities allow.
Attends and contributes to patient‑care conferences, providing written progress/plans for each patient to the rounds/clinic liaison in a timely manner.
Provides education and makes recommendations to other healthcare professionals regarding discharge plans or modifications to the plan.
Assumes responsibility as lead during assigned physician rounds/clinics and coordinates all communication to and from physician and therapist.
Effectively manages a full patient caseload, including patient care, documentation, communication, and meeting departmental efficiency requirements.
Demonstrates flexibility with last‑minute scheduling changes and prioritization while maintaining lead caseloads.
Organizes unscheduled non‑productive time and improves department efficiency by assisting other staff, projects, and documentation.
Provides care in a variety of PT disciplines/settings (acute, outpatient, cardiac, wound care, neuro, etc.).
Assumes staffing of unit and patient‑care delivery as lead PT.
After one year, educates and evaluates performance of at least one student for a cumulative minimum of four weeks, receiving satisfactory evaluation from the CCCE.
After six months, educates and evaluates performance of new staff members’ competencies or registries via orientation and check‑offs.
Provides formal education to internal or external departments.
Attends one professional meeting per year (district, state, or national) or is a member of the APTA.
Demonstrates commitment to the profession as evidenced by membership in the APTA and attendance at a professional meeting.
Publishes, speaks, participates in clinical research, or runs for elected office/committee member in the APTA.
Assumes responsibility for a special project assigned by Department Director or chief.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Strong organizational, time‑management skills.
Excellent customer‑service behavior.
Effective evaluation and treatment techniques, with ability to develop treatment plans to meet patient goals.
Team leadership and program‑development skills for the PMR department and hospital.
Advanced knowledge of physical medicine theory and its application to all patient ages.
Understanding of theories, precautions, and contraindications for all physical medicine agents and procedures.
Proficient in human anatomy, physiology, and psychosocial issues for assessment of treatment effects.
Knowledge of isolation, sterile technique, and application within physical medicine.
Familiarity with PMR and hospital policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
Experience in the health field.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Physical Therapist (PT) – CA DCA or licensed applicant status for one examination period for California licensure, with California licensure within 90 days post‑hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City). If no card upon hire, must be obtained within 30 days and renewed before expiration (required only in LA City).
The hourly rate range for this position is $46.00 – $76.07. Compensation is determined by scope and responsibilities, experience, education, key skills, internal equity, and market considerations.
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