Job Information
Dignity Health Physical Therapist in Bakersfield, California
Overview
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the areas only inpatient oncology unit the Orthopedic Spine and Hand Center Family Birth Center the Lactation Support Center and retail store and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality compassionate care since 1910. Learn more at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.#bakersfieldRN
Responsibilities
Completes the duties of a California licensed Physical Therapist in compliance to California licensing standards and within the scope of clinical skills required for the patient population being treated and as determined by patient age and diagnosis. Performs the clinical duties of patient evaluation care planning treatment intervention patient/family education and discharge planning within physical therapist clinical practice standards. Reports directly to the department Coordinator. Assists in process improvement and other department operations as requested by the department coordinator.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Entry level accepted
Individuals working in the NICU, one year pediatric experience is required
Individuals working in NICU with Pediatric patients will be required to work under the supervision of a CCS Paneled Therapist
LIC PT = Licensed Physical Therapist in State of CA
CT CPRBLS = Basic Life Support CPR
Preferred:
1 year of hospital based acute care practice
CCS Paneling for the 0-21 population
Pay Range
$40.66 - $58.96 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.