Physical Therapist, Ergonomics & Wound Care, Full-Time, Day Shift
Adventist Health
Cobb, CA
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Requirements: Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Up to $20,000 hiring incentive and $5,000 relocation available for eligible rehires and external hires who meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment Job Summary
Line of Responsibility and Authority
Professionalism and Self-Development
Education and Qualifications
Physical Therapist (AHCL)
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Up to $20,000 hiring incentive and $5,000 relocation available for eligible rehires and external hires who meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment Job Summary
- Cost Accounting Type: Variable Direct
- Exempt: No
- Works under limited supervision while administering various APTA standard physical therapy treatments for disabilities, injuries, and diseases, to relieve pain, restore motor function and maintain optimal performance. This position is represented by RCHEA.
Line of Responsibility and Authority
- LINE OF AUTHORITY: Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab Director
Professionalism and Self-Development
Education and Qualifications
- EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors Degree from four-year accredited college or university in physical therapy, or degree in a related field
- EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: One to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: A valid California drivers license when travel is required
- LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Current BLS course completion
- LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Current California Physical Therapy license, or eligible for registration
- LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Member of APTA preferred
- QUALIFICATIONS: Able to organize and monitor the work of others.
- QUALIFICATIONS: Able to relate effectively with patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital/home health staff in a courteous, professional manner
- QUALIFICATIONS: Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- QUALIFICATIONS: Analytical and diagnostic ability capable to interpreting patient physicians orders for physical therapy patients and developing an effective treatment plan as needed
- QUALIFICATIONS: Evidence of automobile insurance when travel is required
- QUALIFICATIONS: Relates well with other staff members and various other hospital personnel in a courteous professional manner at all times
- QUALIFICATIONS: Utilizes good oral and written communication skills sufficient to meet the demands of the job
- ACCOMMODATIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities and essential functions
- CONFIDENTIALITY: Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital
- EQUIPMENT USED: Cell phone
- EQUIPMENT USED: General office equipment, including computer, printer, calculator, copy machine and other office equipment
- EQUIPMENT USED: Physical therapy equipment, such as hot packs, electrical stimulation, modalities, exercise equipment, weights, walking aides, whirlpools, wheelchairs, traction devices, and diathermy
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (a): This job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking inclines and declines, standing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive hand motions. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will occasionally lift boxes and/or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee must demonstrate lifting a 25-pound box from the floor.
- POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD & BODY FLUIDS: Category 3 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. (Does not require the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and the assisting in cases of emergency medical care or first aid is not a requirement of employment. Tasks that involve handling of implements or utensils, use of the public or shared bathroom facilities, telephones, and personal contacts such as handshaking, are all considered Category 3 tasks.)
Physical Therapist (AHCL)
- Administers physical therapy treatments in accordance with standard physical therapy practice as defined by physical therapy publications and schools.
- Assumes responsibility for observing work schedule and job requirements, maintaining compliance with hospital and departmental policies including overtime, attendance, vacation, confidentiality, etc., and completing assigned projects in a timely manner.
- Attends case conference monthly or as often as the case conference is scheduled.
- Attends staff meetings monthly.
- Completes the evaluations on each patient within 24 hours of the physician order. Completes the discharge forms within 24 hours of discharge.
- Consistently plans health care services based on physician orders and patient needs.
- Documents patient assessment and ongoing care concisely according to agency policy and physical therapy standards; preparing admission and assessment forms, plan of treatment form, clinical and progress notes, and other appropriate forms according to state regulations and agency policy.
- Encourages team members to promote patient and family independence and prepare patients for discharge.
- Ensures coordination of health care team services and community resources. Evaluates patient care needs on admission and on an ongoing basis demonstrating knowledge of and adherence to agency policies and state regulations.
- Instructs home care personnel in correct lifting techniques and use of body mechanics and the use of the lifting equipment as required.
- Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
- Maintains physical therapy skills inventory list annually.
- Orients new physical therapy staff in home health and supervises their orientation even though not always directly involved.
- Participates in the Performance Improvement Plan activities as requested or needed.
- Plans and coordinates referrals to other health care team members as appropriate based on physician orders and patient needs.
- Promptly communicates changes in patients condition and/or orders to other team members.
- Supervises administration of treatments to patients by PT Assistants and aides.
- Supervises the treatments of patients and accomplishes the treatments each day with the help of Registered Physical Therapist Assistants.
- Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.
Posted 2026-07-06
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