Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist - Physical Therapy Unit - Full Time 10 Hours Days (9:00AM to 5:30PM) ( Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

Essential Job Functions and Core Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in monitoring departmental resources, including staff, equipment, supplies, and space.
• Continuously develops professional skills and maintains current clinical competency.
• Displays the ability to assess patients and perform other clinical responsibilities based on developmental perspectives.
• Assesses and delivers physical therapy services according to department standards.
• Participates in clinical education programs for physical therapy students.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of treatment programs relevant to one's specialty.
• Engages in orientation and training of department and other hospital staff.
• Promotes professional development of staff through educational activities and serves as a resource in one's area of expertise.
• Represents the department in inter-departmental functions as needed.
• Understands and participates in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, quality improvement, and quality planning activities.

Job Requirements

• Education:
• Minimum (Required): Graduate of PT program accredited by CAPTE or equivalent per California PT Board requirements.
• Preferred (Not required): Work Experience as clinical instructor for physical therapy students.
• Minimum (Required): Minimum of four years experience with evidence of advanced knowledge/expertise in a specialty area.
• Licenses and Certifications:
• Minimum (Required): Current CA license as a Physical Therapist.
• Minimum (Required): Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $65.49 – 85.95. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.