Lead Physical Therapist, Full Time, Days
Apply Now Hospital Name PIH Health Whittier Hospital Location Whittier, California Job Type Full-Time/Regular Job ID 27301PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
The Lead Physical Therapist is an expert therapist. In addition to providing direct patient care upon physician referral, this therapist participates in department program development and performance improvement activities, participates in orientation of new staff, provides ongoing education (formal and informal) to all staff, and serves as a clinical resource for the department. In the absence of and in partnership with department management, supports departmental initiatives.
Required Skills
- Ability to perform patient care utilizing correct body mechanics.
- Competent to evaluate and treat a variety of diagnoses for patients who may be infants, children, adults, or older adults.
Required Experience
Required:
- Must have and maintain current California Physical Therapist License.
- At least 5 years of licensed experience.
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Preferred:
- Experience with a wide variety of patient diagnoses.
- Advanced clinical and professional skills.
- Ongoing clinical and professional growth.
- Active participation in program development and student programs.
- Active membership in the American Physical Therapy Association and other applicable professional organizations.
- Basic Windows and mouse skills.
Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V
Address
12401 Washington Blvd.
Salary
55.75-83.60
Shift
Days
Zip Code
90602