Primary Duties
1. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program and safety standards.
2. Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing and complex procedures.
3. Will perform treatment plan as provided by the Physical Therapist with supervision as according Practice Act.
4. Carries out a program of corrective exercises and treatment for assigned patients as determined by evaluation performed by Physical Therapist.
5. Instructs patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces and prosthetic devices.
6. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
7. Attends required number of departmental meetings per year.
8. Attends patient care staffing conferences and other related meetings.
9. Maintains active and support communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
10. Administers physical therapy care programs or portions of programs as directed by a registered physical therapist.
11. Determines staff training needs and schedules in-service education programs.
12. Maintains open communication with Physical Therapist regarding patients performance and progress.
13. Accurately documents patient condition in patient records.
14. Communicates observations, facts and comments with interdisciplinary team members, individually and thorough team meeting presentations as is appropriate.
15. Performs above primary duties for ages adolescent thru older adult.
Physical demands:
1. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases, body fluids and wastes.
2. Heavy physical effort including lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
3. Prolonged standing/walking, bending and squatting.
4. Must be able to lift, position and transfer patients/residents and equipment.
5. Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching.
Working Conditions:
1. Handles emergency or crises situations.
Qualifications
Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:
1. Associates Degree
2. Accredited program in Physical Therapy
3. CA License and Registration as required.
Job
: Therapy and Rehabilitation
Organization Details
Caring for the residents of our desert communities
The hospitals of the Desert Care Network began serving our desert communities in 1948. Since then, Desert Care Network has continued to expand to meet the healthcare needs of the area’s growing population.
From a Level II Emergency Trauma Center – the only one in the region – to the Comprehensive Cancer Center and Institute of Clinical Orthopedics and Neurosciences, Desert Care Network’s medical facilities have provided both compassionate care for patients and superior support for their families.
Anchored by three hospitals — Hi-Desert Medical Center, Desert Regional Medical Center, and JFK Memorial Hospital — the Desert Care Network includes outpatient and specialty services throughout the Coachella Valley and the Hi-Desert.
You can also count on Desert Care Network even if you aren’t a permanent resident of the desert region. Are you spending the winter in Palm Springs or Joshua Tree? If so, we can coordinate and continue your care while you’re here.
Explore the medical services and specialties we offer here at Desert Care Network. You’ll find ways to research symptoms you might have, information on the tests and screenings we offer and descriptions of the treatments that can help get you back on your feet and back to the life you love. If you need additional information, call (833) 310-2440 and let us help you.