Physical Therapist, Home Health

As a Physical Therapist at Sutter Health, you will be responsible for assessing and implementing rehabilitative programs that enhance patient mobility and relieve pain. With a focus on clinical excellence, you will develop treatment protocols and mentor staff while adhering to regulatory standards. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

• SCAH-Sutter Care at Home
• Bay

Position Overview:$5,000 sign-on bonus available to external candidates - in accordance with Sutter Health policy + excellent benefits!

Primary coverage area will be: Mountain View, Palo Alto, Stanford and Los Altos.

Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice level competencies and is a recognized clinical or workflow subject matter expert. Responsible for developing key workflows and clinical protocols or guidelines for department. Serves as a resource in the education, training and mentoring of other staff and as a clinical instructor for assigned students. May coordinate staff education and student programs. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Other: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• PT-Physical Therapist
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• Department: Home Health, DL-Valid Drivers License
• Department: Home Health, AUTO-Automobile Insurance

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.
• Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
• Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
• Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
• Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
• Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
• Ability to teach/educate others, public speaking.
• Ability to develop training materials and competency assessments.
• Develop treatment protocols.
• Ability to extract evidence-based practice information and apply to clinical practice and training materials.
• Able to analyze and identify clinical practice and workflow best practices.
• Complex problem solver within and outside of department. Analyzes data/information from multiple sources.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

• Monday
• Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $74.18 to $92.72 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

• We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization:

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home:

• Bay Position Overview:$5,000 sign-on bonus available to external candidates - in accordance with Su Responsibilities
• The candidate will be responsible for assessing patient needs and developing individualized rehabilitative programs.
• The role requires collaboration with stakeholders to create effective clinical protocols and guidelines.
• The candidate will mentor and educate staff and students in physical therapy practices.
• The position involves analyzing data to improve clinical workflows and patient care outcomes.
• The candidate will ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements in delivering patient care. Skills
• Strong proficiency in physical therapy techniques and practices is essential.
• The role requires effective communication skills for patient interaction and teamwork. Education
• A graduate degree from an accredited physical therapy school is required.