JOB SUMMARY

This is an inpatient position within St Mary’s hospital Rehabilitation Services department.
The Per Diem Physical Therapist reports to the Clinical Supervisor and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The Per Diem Physical Therapist works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The Per Diem Physical Therapist with specific pediatric competencies and clinical experience may also work with 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 a variety of physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities. Services include patient evaluations using physical therapy tests and measurements, the establishment of therapeutic intervention goals and the development of therapeutic intervention programs, and the implementation of therapeutic intervention plans utilizing physical therapy interventions, 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 supervise support personnel including Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides. As a member of the clinical care team, the Per Diem Physical Therapist also participates in compliance, quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives in the department and the hospital.

The Per Diem Physical Therapist minimum work requirement is two (2) weekend day shifts per month, and one (1) major and one (1) minor Winter UC Holiday (i.e.,Thanksgiving/Day After, Dec24/25, Dec 31/Jan).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• DPT Doctoral graduate degree
o If graduated 15 or more years ago, a bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of one year of related patient care 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 QUALIFICATION
• Experience providing patient care in acute care hospitals and acute rehab/IRF patient care settings.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
• 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