Job Information
Dignity Health Physical Therapist in Merced, California
Overview
Mercy Medical Center a Dignity Health member has been building a rich history of care in our community for more than 100 years. We have grown from a small one-story wooden structure into a major healthcare provider with a new 186-bed main campus offering the latest in facility design and technology. Mercy also operates Outpatient Centers a Cancer Center and several rural clinics.Wherever you work throughout our system you will find faces of experience with dedication to high quality personalized care. Joining our 1300 employees 230 physicians and many volunteers you can help carry out our commitment to providing our community with the excellence they have come to associate with Mercy Medical Center.
Responsibilities
Plans and carries out a full range of physical therapy treatment where therapeutic objectives are complex and the procedures involved require the application of advanced skills and knowledge.
Based upon the treatment diagnosis of the patient, associated with the age of patient, past medical history and/or other diagnosis present, objectively and quantifiably assess a baseline level of physical functions for each patient referred.
Based upon the initial assessment of the patient, identify functional needs and establish appropriate long and short-term functional treatment goals.
Goals will be expressed in measurable terms, and will be realistic and appropriate to the patient's condition. Based upon the treatment outcome goals established for the patient, plan, and implement treatment programs designed to achieve or significantly progress towards achievement of outcome goals.
Treatment programs will be dynamic relative to the clinical response of the patient and will be modified as necessary to assure ongoing progress toward achievement of therapeutic goals. The treatment program will maintain a level of consistency and continuity that will enhance the patient's clinical response.
Based upon the clinical response of the patient relative to the treatment plan, complete daily treatment progress, and discharge documentation accurately and in a timely manner. Treatment notes are written for each treatment given and accurately reflect both the treatment received as well as the length of the treatment. Progress reports are written at appropriate intervals throughout the patient's period of care, and the treatment outcome goals as well as the level of progress toward those goals, is readily apparent from the report.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Must possess and maintain a current California Physical Therapy license
Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
Must demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals, technical and procedures relating to the practice of physical therapy
Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
Pay Range
$63.07 - $84.88 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.