Job Summary

Under supervision, incumbents perform the duties of an operational level physical therapist. The Per Diem Physical Therapist reports to the Clinical Supervisor, Physical Therapy and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The Per Diem P.T. works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The Per Diem P.T. with specific pediatric competencies may also work with infants, children and/or adolescents.

Under general direction and upon receipt of written referrals, the Per Diem P.T. 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 Per Diem Physical Therapist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care services. While performing job duties, the Per Diem P.T. may also provide guidance to support personnel including Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides, as needed.

Department Overview:

The mission of the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science is to provide evidence-based, patient- centered physical therapy services for the community, and to educate scholarly, socially sensitive clinicians, educators, and researchers in physical therapy and rehabilitation science who will lead the profession into the next century. Physical therapy students and clinical faculty participate as part of a team within an environment of health care that is patient focused and directed towards building the scientific base of clinical practice, with an eye toward equity, quality, accessibility, and efficiency.

Note: If this is a reclassification request or a replacement with significant changes, please briefly describe (no more than 2 paragraphs) the significant changes that have taken place since the position was last reviewed. Additionally, please provide a copy of the former job description for the position.

Qualifications, Licenses and Certifications

Required Qualifications:

Qualifications that must be possessed by any candidate to be considered for the position. These qualifications will be included in the job posting and will be used to screen applicants. Please include qualifications that are objective and quantifiable such as years of experience required, educational degrees, etc.

Please list:

• 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.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications:

Licenses and certifications that a candidate must possess to be considered for the position.

Please list:

• Licensure as a Physical Therapist with the California State Board of Medical Quality Assurance, and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Qualifications that an ideal candidate would possess, but are not minimally required for a candidate to be considered for the position.

Please list:

• Minimum of one year outpatient patient care experience.
• Prior physical therapy experience in an academic medical center environment.
• Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary health provider team.
• Possession of a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited professional educational program.
• Possession of a Board Certification from the APTA.
• Prior EMR documentation experience.

Problem Solving

Please provide 2-3 examples of problem solving for this position as described below (please be brief: 1-3 sentences for each example).

Common problems solved by the employee:

• Evaluate effectiveness of PT intervention in preparation for discharge

• Determine appropriate plan of care for patients based on medical necessity while taking into account insurance restrictions

• Communicate with referring providers and other allied health professionals to provide optimal care

Less frequent and more complex problems solved by the employee:

• Assist with research projects as appropriate

• Clinical teaching with students from DPT program

Problems/situations that are referred to this employee's supervisor:

• Addressing faculty non-compliance

• Decisions regarding insurance eligibility and benefits

• Responding to formal student complaints

Management of Funds:

Does this position require oversight or management funds?

If No: Please skip this section.

If Yes: Please complete the budget grid.

Describe the degree to which the incumbent is directly responsible for the management of funds. Indicate the variety of funding sources under the incumbent’s control:

Supervision

Complete this section ONLY if the incumbent in this position performs at least 3 of the responsibilities listed below in the supervision of 2 or more UCSF employees. Positions that give work assignments to other employees and review their work products, but do not perform at least 3 of these functions are typically LEAD positions, not supervisory positions.

• Independently selects subordinates OR participates in the interviews and recommends who should be hired;
• Independently determines subordinates' performance ratings OR recommends performance ratings:
• Independently decides within budgetary limitations the amount of subordinate merit increases, whom will be selected for promotional opportunities, and whether to request the reclassification of a position, OR recommends these actions;
• Has independent authority to issue written warnings and suspensions and determines what discipline should be imposed upon a subordinate OR recommends such actions;
• Has independent authority to resolve grievances or complaints OR formulates and recommends a resolution to grievances or complaints.

Indicate employees supervised, job title and FTE.

Please list the names of a few current employees who are performing this identical role:

Please follow your department's procedures for management review and then submit to Human Resources

(Signature below is only required for hard-copy retention within the department. Electronic submission does not require signatures.)