We’re excited to offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified Per Diem Physical Therapists with acute care experience joining our inpatient team at Saint Francis and St. Mary’s Hospitals within the Rehabilitation Services Department.
This is an inpatient position within Saint Francis/St. Mary’s Hospitals’ Rehabilitation Services Department.
The Per Diem Physical Therapist reports to the Clinical Supervisor and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. This role primarily serves adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Therapists with pediatric competencies and clinical experience may also treat infants, children, and/or adolescents.
Under general direction and upon receipt of licensed approved provider written referrals, the Per Diem Physical Therapist plans and administers a full range of physical therapy services for patients with various physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities. These services include:
Patient evaluations using physical therapy tests and measurements
Establishment of therapeutic intervention goals
Development and implementation of individualized therapeutic programs using evidence-based interventions, modalities, and procedures
The Per Diem Physical Therapist maintains all applicable patient care documentation and may supervise support personnel, including Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides. As part of the clinical care team, this role also contributes to department-wide initiatives related to compliance, quality, safety, and continuous process improvement.
Schedule Requirements:
Minimum of two (2) weekend day shifts per month
One (1) major and one (1) minor Winter UC Holiday (e.g., Thanksgiving/Day After, Dec 24/25, Dec 31/Jan 1)
Required Qualifications:
▪ DPT Doctoral graduate degree
▪ If graduated 15 or more years ago, a bachelor’s degree
▪ Minimum one year of licensed practice experience
▪ Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
▪ Ability to recognize signs of distress
▪ Basic computer skills including work within Epic electronic medical record
▪ Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills
▪ This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations
Preferred Qualifications:
▪ Prior experience providing patient care in acute care hospital and acute rehab/IRF patient care setting
License/Certification:
▪ Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California
▪ Possession of or proven eligibility for AHA BLS certification
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