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Physical Therapist Acute Rehab, Per Diem (Sign-on Bonus eligible)

UCSF Health, San Francisco, CA, United States


Job Description
We’re excited to offer a

$5,000 sign-on bonus

for qualified Per Diem Physical Therapists with acute care experience joining our inpatient team at Saint Francis and St. Mary’s Hospitals within the Rehabilitation Services Department.

This is an inpatient position within Saint Francis/St. Mary’s Hospitals’ Rehabilitation Services Department.

The Per Diem Physical Therapist reports to the Clinical Supervisor and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. This role primarily serves adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Therapists with pediatric competencies and clinical experience may also treat infants, children, and/or adolescents.

Under General Direction And Upon Receipt Of Licensed Approved Provider Written Referrals, The Per Diem Physical Therapist Plans And Administers a Full Range Of Physical Therapy Services For Patients With Various Physical And Cognitive Impairments And Disabilities. These Services Include:

Patient evaluations using physical therapy tests and measurements

Establishment of therapeutic intervention goals

Development and implementation of individualized therapeutic programs using evidence-based interventions, modalities, and procedures

The Per Diem Physical Therapist maintains all applicable patient care documentation and may supervise support personnel, including Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides. As part of the clinical care team, this role also contributes to department-wide initiatives related to compliance, quality, safety, and continuous process improvement.

Schedule Requirements

Minimum of two (2) weekend day shifts per month

One (1) major and one (1) minor Winter UC Holiday (e.g., Thanksgiving/Day After, Dec 24/25, Dec 31/Jan 1)

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

DPT Doctoral graduate degree

If graduated 15 or more years ago, a bachelor’s degree

Minimum One Year Of Licensed Practice Experience

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 Qualifications:

Prior experience providing patient care in acute care hospital and acute rehab/IRF patient care setting

License/Certification

Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California

Possession of or proven eligibility for AHA BLS certification

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