Physical Therapist - Neurological Clinic

Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: South Gate
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 3,000 nurses, and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Clinical programs range from primary care for preventing, diagnosing, and treating common conditions to specialized treatments for rare, complex, and advanced illnesses. -Cedars-Sinai serves the community through its Medical Network, including the highly rated Cedars-Sinai Medical Group and Cedars-Sinai Health Associates. -The staff of the Cedars-Sinai Neurological Physical Therapy Clinic work closely with the medical center's medical staff to provide excellent and innovative care to patients requiring care due to post-operative and chronic conditions. -This clinic is a fast-paced environment which requires the ability to work independently. -As a full-time Physical Therapist in the Cedars-Sinai Multidisciplinary Neurological Clinic, you will primarily complete evaluations and provide appropriate treatment interventions per policies, complete required documentation accurately and thoroughly within expected timeframes, utilize validated and standardized outcome measures to establish goals and demonstrate progress and patient rehabilitation prognosis. -The physical therapist also monitors and modifies the progress of patients and demonstrates effective communication skills with patients, families, and care team members.
Educational Requirements: -Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program- Required - - - -Master's Degree- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program - PreferredDoctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program - PreferredLicenses: - -California Physical; Therapy License- Upon HireBasic Life Support- Upon Hire by American Heart Association or American Red CrossExperience: -A minimum of 3 years experience as a practicing therapist, with a minimum of 1-year experience in the current or similar practice setting. -Experience and knowledge of assessment and intervention techniques in a medical and physical disabilities setting.Experience performing evaluations, designing and implementing treatment plans, and providing education in a manner appropriate to the patient's age.Physical Demands: -Able to push, pull, lift or carry 0-35 pounds on an intermittent basis; -Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat consistently to administer manual exercises and techniques safely; -Able to assist the patient with physical activities such as transfers, bed mobility, and ambulation.Able to identify the need for and arrange assistance to maintain safe techniques.
Working Title:Physical Therapist - Neurological Clinic
Department:Physical Therapy-Opt
Business Entity:Service Lines & Ops
Job Category:,Therapy/Rehab,Therapy/Rehab
Job Specialty:Physical Therapy
Position Type:Full-time
Shift Length:8 hour shift
Shift Type:Day

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