Physical Therapist, Wound Care

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Woodland
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Position Overview:POSITION SUMMARY: -The Physical Therapist -evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs in applicable care setting (hospital, ambulatory, inpatient rehabilitation unit, skilled nursing, home health, psychiatric care facility, senior care program). Clinically supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment. May clinically supervise students. -

• Completes post-intervention activities: session closure, documentation, communication, charge capture.
• Functionally supervises physical therapy assistants, aides and/or students.
• Prepares for therapeutic intervention.
• Provides initial evaluation of patient's abilities and designs appropriate intervention plans.
• Treats patients with therapeutic procedures, modalities and or equipment to improve function.Qualifications:MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS: -Education/Licensure/Certification/Registration: -
  • Certified by the American Academy of Wound Management as a Certified Wound Care Specialist required or eligible and become certified within one year of hire. -
  • BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certified required. -
  • Current state licensure as a physical therapist. -
  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program: baccalaureate, master's or doctorate degree in physical therapy.
  • Must have a valid California Driver's license and liability insurance. -Experience:
    • Three years experience in Physical Therapy Wound Care required to be certification eligible. -Knowledge:
      • Knowledge of advanced wound care as demonstrated by Certification (or eligibility) as a Wound Care Specialist. -Skills
        • Requires critical thinking, complex problem solving, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
        • Must be able to work in a demanding environment, balance multiple priorities and take appropriate actions.
        • Computer proficiency in word processing/typing, basic application and hardware functions required for applicable care setting.Organization:Sutter Roseville Medical CenterEmployee Status: RegularEmployee Referral Bonus: NoBenefits: NoPosition Status: Non-ExemptUnion: NoJob Shift: DayShift Hours:8 Hour ShiftDays of the Week Scheduled:Monday-FridayWeekend Requirements: NoneSchedule: Per DiemHrs Per 2wk Pay Period:Per Diem Applications Accepted:All Applications AcceptedSchedule/Shift: Per Diem/ Day

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