Physical Therapist (Trinity)

JOB SUMMARY:

Restores patient's function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy.

• Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatments and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, or others as necessary.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects clinic operations by keeping information confidential.
• Provides clinical oversight to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA’s), delegating components of the physical therapy plan of care.
• Provides clear instructions and oversight to Physical Therapy Aide to maintain safety efficiency, and the quality of patient service.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops physical therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops physical therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

COMPENSATION:

The listed wage reflects the entry-level rate for this position. Compensation may be adjusted based on experience, education, and qualifications.

INDIAN PREFERENCE APPLIES.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A current license as a Physical Therapist from the Physical Therapy Board of California
• Doctorate of Sports Medicine preferred, Masters of Sports Medicine required
• Required 5 years of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Must be fingerprinted and pass background check.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Indian preference.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A current license as a Physical Therapist from the Physical Therapy Board of California
• Doctorate of Sports Medicine preferred, Masters of Sports Medicine required
• Required 5 years of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Must be fingerprinted and pass background check.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term disability
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Garnished 401(k) retirement plan

Additional Information:

• In addition, Redding Rancheria offers an excellent benefit package containing Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short/Long Term disability, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave as well as a generous 401(k) retirement plan.
• Redding Rancheria is a federally recognized Tribe with Pit River, Wintu and Yana people where pride in Tribal culture, history and identity is evident internally and in the larger community.
• Redding Rancheria is a leader in the constructive development of its people, the larger Indian community and the Redding region.

E-Verify Statement:

• Redding Rancheria participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Visit the E-Verify URL below for more information. https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Contact Information:

• For further information, please contact Human Resources Dept. at (530) 225-8979.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Redding Rancheria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.