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Independently evaluates the movement ability of patients through the administration and interpretation of standardized tests, clinical observation, and patient/family interview. Creates individualized treatment plans and home exercise programs and provides patient/family training. Develops and implements innovative and specific treatment plans to maximize the patient's functional potential or return to previous level of functioning, based on clinical findings. Consults with medical team and allied health professionals and documents all pertinent clinical findings to render a comprehensive, family-based or individual intervention plan.
Responsibilities
- Independently evaluates the movement ability of patients through the administration and interpretation of standardized tests, clinical observation, and patient/family interview.
- Creates individualized treatment plans and home exercise programs and provides patient/family training.
- Develops and implements innovative and specific treatment plans to maximize the patient's functional potential or return to previous level of functioning, based on clinical findings.
- Consults with medical team and allied health professionals.
- Documents all pertinent clinical findings to render a comprehensive, family-based or individual intervention plan.
Qualifications
Required
- Master's Degree
- BLS for Health Providers (AHA)
- Physical Therapist
- Valid California driver's license and auto insurance required when applicable.
- Current California license in PT, or eligible if new grad or licensed in another state.
- Bachelor's degree in lieu of Master's degree, if graduated prior to 2000
- Ability and experience working independently, using critical thinking skills and processes to arrive at objective, strategic, results-oriented decisions within the context of patient care and department, division and organizational priorities
Preferred
- Doctorate Degree
- 2 years of experience
About Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego is a top children's hospital specializing in over 30 medical areas, including Autism, Cancer, Heart, Neurology, Orthopedics, and Sports Medicine. With state-of-the-art facilities and a wide range of programs and services, they provide comprehensive and compassionate care for children in San Diego and southern Riverside counties.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Independently evaluates the movement ability of patients through the administration and interpretation of standardized tests, clinical observation, and patient/family interview. Creates
individualized treatment plans and home exercise programs and provides patient/family training. Develops and implements innovative and specific treatment plans to maximize the patient's functional potential or return to previous level of functioning, based on clinical findings. Consults with medical team and allied health professionals and documents all pertinent clinical findings to render a comprehensive, family-based or individual intervention plan.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Emotional strength and resilience
- Skilled communicator with both children and adults
- Interpersonal skills - active listening, patience, empathy & penchant for collaboration
- Phenomenal motivator!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree
BLS for Health Providers (AHA)
Physical Therapist
Valid California driver's license and auto insurance required when applicable.
Current California license in PT, or eligible if new grad or licensed in another state.
Bachelor's degree in lieu of Master's degree, if graduated prior to 2000
Ability and experience working independently, using critical thinking skills and processes to arrive at objective, strategic, results-oriented decisions within the context of patient care and department, division and organizational priorities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate Degree
2 years of experience
**The expected hiring range for this position is $45.75 to $62.90**
Rady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.
EOE including disability/vet