Physical Therapist 1

Under general direction and upon receipt of licensed approved provider written referrals, the Entry Level

Physical Therapist plans and administers a full range of physical therapy services for patients with a variety

of physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities. Services include patient evaluations using physical

therapy tests and measurements, the establishment of therapeutic intervention goals and the development of

therapeutic intervention programs, and the implementation of therapeutic intervention plans utilizing physical

therapy interventions, modalities, and procedures. The Entry Level Physical Therapist demonstrates

practice competence managing patients in less acute care settings and/or patients with more straightforward

clinical presentations and may require mentoring or supervision when working in high acuity care settings (eg

ICU) and/or with patients with more complex clinical presentations.

The Entry Level Physical Therapist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient

care services. While performing job duties, the Entry Level Physical Therapist may also supervise support

personnel including Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides. The Entry Level Physical

Therapist seeks out opportunities for ongoing clinical education and professional development. As a member

of the clinical care team, the Entry Level Physical Therapist also participates in compliance, quality, safety,

and process improvement initiatives in the department, local care setting, and organization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• DPT Doctoral graduate degree.
• Less than one year of licensed clinical practice experience.
• Minimum one full-time clinical education experience in acute care hospital or acute rehabilitation

setting.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize signs of distress.
• Basic computer skills including work within Epic electronic medical record.
• Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Prior clinical experience in acute care hospitals and acute rehab/IRF patient care settings.
• Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team.

LIVING PRIDE STANDARDS

Service Excellence

• Demonstrates service excellence by following the Everyday PRIDE Guide with the UCSF Medical

Center standards and expectations for communication and behavior. These standards and

expectations convey specific behavior associated with the Medical Center's values: Professionalism,

Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence, and provide guidance on how we communicate with

patients, visitors, faculty, staff, and students, virtually everyone, every day and with every encounter.

These standards include, but are not limited to: personal appearance, acknowledging and greeting all

patients and families, introductions using AIDET, managing up, service recovery, managing delays

and expectations, phone standards, electronic communication, team work, cultural sensitivity and

competency.

• Uses effective communication skills with patients and staff; demonstrates proper telephone techniques

and etiquette; acts as an escort to any patient or family member needing directions; shows sensitivity

to differences of culture; demonstrates a positive and supportive manner in which patients / families/

colleagues perceive interactions as positive and supportive. Exhibits team work skills to positively

acknowledge and recognize other colleagues, and uses personal experiences to model and teach

Living PRIDE standards.

• Exhibits tact and professionalism in difficult situations according to PRIDE Values and Practices
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and

procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.

• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to safety and infection control policies and

procedures.

• Assumes accountability for improving quality metrics associated with department/unit and meeting

organizational/departmental targets.

Work Environment

• Keeps working areas neat, orderly and clutter-free, including the hallways. Adheres to cleaning

processes and puts things back where they belong. Removes and reports broken equipment and

furniture.

• Picks up and disposes of any litter found throughout entire facility.
• Posts flyers and posters in designated areas only; does not post on walls, doors or windows.
• Knows where the Environment of Care Manual is kept in department; corrects or reports unsafe

conditions to the appropriate departments.

• Protects the physical environment and equipment from damage and theft.

LIVING PRIDE STANDARDS

Service Excellence

• Demonstrates service excellence by following the Everyday PRIDE Guide with the UCSF Medical

Center standards and expectations for communication and behavior. These standards and

expectations convey specific behavior associated with the Medical Center's values: Professionalism,

Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence, and provide guidance on how we communicate with

patients, visitors, faculty, staff, and students, virtually everyone, every day and with every encounter.

These standards include, but are not limited to: personal appearance, acknowledging and greeting all

patients and families, introductions using AIDET, managing up, service recovery, managing delays

and expectations, phone standards, electronic communication, team work, cultural sensitivity and

competency.

• Uses effective communication skills with patients and staff; demonstrates proper telephone techniques

and etiquette; acts as an escort to any patient or family member needing directions; shows sensitivity

to differences of culture; demonstrates a positive and supportive manner in which patients / families/

colleagues perceive interactions as positive and supportive. Exhibits team work skills to positively

acknowledge and recognize other colleagues, and uses personal experiences to model and teach

Living PRIDE standards.

• Exhibits tact and professionalism in difficult situations according to PRIDE Values and Practices
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and

procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.

• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to safety and infection control policies and

procedures.

• Assumes accountability for improving quality metrics associated with department/unit and meeting

organizational/departmental targets.

Work Environment

• Keeps working areas neat, orderly and clutter-free, including the hallways. Adheres to cleaning

processes and puts things back where they belong. Removes and reports broken equipment and

furniture.

• Picks up and disposes of any litter found throughout entire facility.
• Posts flyers and posters in designated areas only; does not post on walls, doors or windows.
• Knows where the Environment of Care Manual is kept in department; corrects or reports unsafe

conditions to the appropriate departments.

• Protects the physical environment and equipment from damage and theft.