Physical Therapist I (Urgent Search)
Company: Alameda Health System
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary SUMMARY: Under the mentoring/supervision of a Physical
Therapist II, demonstrates professional judgment, attitude, and
growth in providing patient care with a minimum of supervision
after the initial training and orientation phase. Selects and
performs appropriate tests and measurements for evaluation of
physical and functional limitations, and devises appropriate
therapeutic interventions involving exercise, functional training,
manual therapy, modalities, assistive devices, bracing, taping,
wound care, etc. Establishes a prognosis and plan of care for the
treatment of each patient. Responsible for the coordination and
scheduling of care for their patients, communication with patient,
family, and other caregivers, communication with physicians and
other disciplines, and documentation of findings and outcomes.
Assumes other responsibilities in the department such as program
development, staff education, and student education. As
appropriate, delegates treatment to the Physical Therapy Aide and
monitors that treatment program. Complies with all legal and
ethical standards of the state and the profession. Performs related
duties as required. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE:
Following are the duties performed by employees in this
classification. However, employees may perform other related duties
at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily
performed by each individual in the classification. 1.
Communication/Collaboration: Attends team meetings and conferences
on patient care and discharge planning. 2.
Communication/Collaboration: Attends, participates, and contributes
to in-service educational training. 3. Communication/Collaboration:
Communicates with family, case managers, health insurers, etc. as
appropriate. 4. Communication/Collaboration: Confers with other
PT’s, aides, and department manager as appropriate for problem
solving and program planning. 5. Communication/Collaboration:
Confers with referring physicians, and health care team about
patient status. 6. Documentation: Completes required administrative
forms for leave of absences, payroll, and statistics. 7.
Documentation: Writes clear, concise, legible, and objective
information on patient evaluations, progress notes, discharge
notes, equipment orders, and insurance forms and records accurate
daily treatment attendance and charges. 8. Miscellaneous: Able to
use computer for charge entry and credit, retrieval of demographic
info and lab/x-ray results, generating referrals. 9. Miscellaneous:
Participates in gathering data for Quality Assurance and
Performance Improvement. 10. Miscellaneous: Participates in student
program as a clinical instructor. 11. Miscellaneous: Participates
in task force groups for program improvement. 12. Miscellaneous:
Uses appropriate safety measures – body mechanics, infection
control, environmental hazard control; cleans treatment area after
use. 13. Patient care: Administers comprehensive PT evaluations,
using tests and measurements appropriate for the patient’s
diagnosis, age, and disabilities. 14. Patient care: Assesses the
need for appropriate assistive devices for ambulation, exercise,
joint protection, and pain control. Orders necessary equipment. 15.
Patient care: Delegates appropriate PT tasks to the PT Aide or PT
Assistant. 16. Patient care: Develops and implements a treatment
plan using various physical therapy procedures, group classes,
modalities, and techniques to produce changes in patient outcomes.
17. Patient care: Educates patient, family, other caregivers in
self-care, prevention and wellness, home exercise programs, use of
equipment, and safety. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education:
Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy. Minimum
Experience: Entry level position; recent experience in another
clinical setting related to the area of proposed supervision (acute
medical, rehab, SNF, or outpatient) preferred. Required
Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification -
issued by AHA-American Heart Association. Required
Licenses/Certifications: Current Licensure with the California
Board of Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist. Pay: $69.68 /
Hour The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale
for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be
determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a
candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and
certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective
bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the
organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions
a generous comprehensive benefits program. San Leandro Hospital SLH
Physical Therapy Rehab Services As Needed / Per Diem Day Allied
Health FTE: 0.01
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