Physical Therapist Per Diem Days

JOB SUMMARY

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) is an acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and surrounding areas since 1924. The hospital is committed to serving local multicultural communities with quality medical and nursing care. With more than 500 physicians representing virtually every specialty, HPMC strives to distinguish itself as a leading healthcare provider, recognized for providing quality, innovative care in a compassionate manner.

HPMC is part of a global healthcare enterprise which owns and operates general hospitals throughout Korea, numerous research centers in the U.S. and Korea including a medical university, and CHAUM (a premier anti-aging life center).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Position Summary:

Responsible for the evaluation of referred patients to assess their medical condition and functional limitations, restrictions and complaints. To establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance, under the administration of the Medical Director.

• Written evaluation of new physical therapy patients.
• Reassessment on ongoing patients.
• Develop and adjust patient treatment plan.
• Develop objective and measurable goals with specific time frames.
• Patient, family and community education.
• Provide rehabilitative physical therapy care to inpatients and outpatients inclusive of, but not limited to modality/exercise treatments, wound care, mobility and gait training.
• Documentation of progress notes and flow sheets/charts according to guidelines of the department, Medicare, Worker's Compensation, or other specific payors.
• Written discharge assessment notes.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an APTA approved school of Physical Therapy.

Preferred Education:

• N/A

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Experienced preferred (will consider new grad).

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications:

• N/A

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:

• Valid California Physical Therapist License
• Eligible for membership in the APTA.
• Must adhere to code of ethics of the APTA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Valid Los Angeles County Fire Card (required within 30 days of employment)
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) (required within 30 days of employment)

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days

Hours: 8hrs (8:00am - 4:30pm)

Weekly/Bi-Weekly Hours: 8hrs/16hrs

FTE: 0.2