physical_therapist – General

Specialty: General
Facility: Adventist – Bakersfield
State License: CA
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Days 8 hours 40 per week
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: Physical TherapistFacility: Adventist – BakersfieldState License: CACerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Days 8 hours 40 per weekGuaranteed Hours: Description: Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives. Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.”Unit Name: Rehabilitation ServicesUnit Type: Rehab Office Building in MOB; we see patients in all units of the hospitalWe see patients by orders received in any unit of the hospitalStaffing Ratios: Days 1:12 Nights: No night shift Weekends 1:20-30 (short-staffed on weekends)Schedule Requirements: Call Required:Call rehab office to call in sick Float Required: Floating is optional but encouraged if other sites need help or if we need help Weekend Coverage: Each staff is required to work at least 1 weekend shift per month on rotation Scheduling Type: Rehab aide and manager make scheduleDocumentation System: CernerLift Teams: NoTransportation: We collaborate with transportation to assist us with videoswallow exams daily, during scheduled exam timesProvider Coverage:Intensivist: We contact intensivists as needed for questions on our patientsHospitalist: We contact hospitalists as needed for questions on our patientsAdditional Unit Information: Physical therapy equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc. Special Procedures: Video swallows Scrubs: Black”;Day Shift: M-F 8×5 s. Setting: Acute Care inpatient hospital. Floating is required to other sites (AHDL, AHTV, AHSB) as needed, though AHBD would be their main site.Education and Work Experience:Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree: Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016; or foreign equivalent.Two years Physical Therapy experience: PreferredLicenses/Certifications:Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: RequiredCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: RequiredFacility Specific License/Certifications:AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required