The Staff Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist II, reports to the Clinical Supervisor, Physical Therapy and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The P.T. II works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, although pediatric and adolescent may also be treated. Under general direction and upon receipt of written referrals, the P.T. II plans and administers a full range of physical therapy services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities. Services include patient evaluations using physical therapy tests and measurements, establishment of therapeutic intervention goals and development of therapeutic intervention programs, and implementation of therapeutic intervention plans utilizing physical therapy modalities and procedures. The Staff Physical Therapist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care services. While performing job duties, the P.T. II may also supervise support personnel including Registered Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides as well as P.T. and P.T.A. students. The Staff P.T. actively participates in departmental and organizational programs, including performance improvement activities, clinical education programs, and inservices and staff development activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Possession of licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California.

· Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification.

· Minimum of 12 months experience as a licensed therapist.

· Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

· Ability to recognize signs of distress.

· Basic computer skills in word processing and on line communication.

· 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 physical therapy experience in an academic medical center environment.

· Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team.

· Possession of a degree or certificate in Physical Therapy from an accredited professional educational program.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

· Possession of licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California.

· Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification.