Davita Inc.
Physical Therapist
Davita Inc., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Physical TherapistRehabilitative Services - Pediatrics
Full Time
81793BR
Job Summary
The Staff Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist 2) works with pediatric patients across the age continuum - infants, children, adolescents - and from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds providing both direct and indirect patient care services. Under general direction and upon receipt of written referrals, the Staff Physical Therapist plans and administers a full range of physical therapy services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments and functional limitations.
The Stad Center for Pediatric Pain, Palliative Care, and Integrative Medicine Program (PPIM) at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals provides care across the continuum from acute to chronic/complex pain to palliative and hospice care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Our comprehensive multidisciplinary approach provides patients and families with the most up-to-date pain and symptom management therapies that prioritize pain prevention, pain relief, comfort, and healing. We embrace a multimodal approach to analgesia, which includes integrative therapies, psychosocial support, and pain anesthesia-based modalities to provide the highest quality of care in pain and symptom prevention, assessment, and treatment. Our team is comprised of pediatric pain anesthesiologists, pain hospitalists, palliative care providers, integrative medicine practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, spiritual care, and grief and loss specialists.
The Staff Physical Therapist works collaboratively with the PPIM practitioners and staff in a team-based approach to patient care, providing Physical Therapy at Benioff Children's Hospital locations in the City & County of San Francisco. The Staff Physical Therapist delivers individual patient services including 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 Staff Physical Therapist may also supervise support personnel including Rehabilitation Aides as well as Physical Therapy students. The Staff Physical Therapist actively participates in departmental and organizational programs, including quality and performance improvement activities, clinical education programs, and inservices and staff development activities.
Required Qualifications
DPT Doctoral graduate degree
If graduated 15 or more years ago, a bachelor's degree
Minimum three years 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 Qualifications
Minimum one year of licensed experience as a Physical Therapist working with pediatric populations within primary care setting (e.g. Outpatient Pediatrics).
Prior physical therapy experience in an academic medical center environment.
Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team.
Relevant experience working with patients with chronic/complex pain and/or palliative care.
Flexibility to work occasional weekends or evenings to support the PPIM.
Board-certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist.
License/Certification
Possession of licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification.
About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization
Health
Job Code and Payroll Title
007939 PHYS THER 2 EX
Job Category
Allied Health, Rehabilitation Services
Bargaining Unit
University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
San Francisco, CA
Campus
Mission Bay (SF)
Work Style
Fully On-Site
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Monday-Friday; Weekends
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Full Time
81793BR
Job Summary
The Staff Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist 2) works with pediatric patients across the age continuum - infants, children, adolescents - and from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds providing both direct and indirect patient care services. Under general direction and upon receipt of written referrals, the Staff Physical Therapist plans and administers a full range of physical therapy services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments and functional limitations.
The Stad Center for Pediatric Pain, Palliative Care, and Integrative Medicine Program (PPIM) at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals provides care across the continuum from acute to chronic/complex pain to palliative and hospice care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Our comprehensive multidisciplinary approach provides patients and families with the most up-to-date pain and symptom management therapies that prioritize pain prevention, pain relief, comfort, and healing. We embrace a multimodal approach to analgesia, which includes integrative therapies, psychosocial support, and pain anesthesia-based modalities to provide the highest quality of care in pain and symptom prevention, assessment, and treatment. Our team is comprised of pediatric pain anesthesiologists, pain hospitalists, palliative care providers, integrative medicine practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, spiritual care, and grief and loss specialists.
The Staff Physical Therapist works collaboratively with the PPIM practitioners and staff in a team-based approach to patient care, providing Physical Therapy at Benioff Children's Hospital locations in the City & County of San Francisco. The Staff Physical Therapist delivers individual patient services including 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 Staff Physical Therapist may also supervise support personnel including Rehabilitation Aides as well as Physical Therapy students. The Staff Physical Therapist actively participates in departmental and organizational programs, including quality and performance improvement activities, clinical education programs, and inservices and staff development activities.
Required Qualifications
DPT Doctoral graduate degree
If graduated 15 or more years ago, a bachelor's degree
Minimum three years 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 Qualifications
Minimum one year of licensed experience as a Physical Therapist working with pediatric populations within primary care setting (e.g. Outpatient Pediatrics).
Prior physical therapy experience in an academic medical center environment.
Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team.
Relevant experience working with patients with chronic/complex pain and/or palliative care.
Flexibility to work occasional weekends or evenings to support the PPIM.
Board-certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist.
License/Certification
Possession of licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification.
About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization
Health
Job Code and Payroll Title
007939 PHYS THER 2 EX
Job Category
Allied Health, Rehabilitation Services
Bargaining Unit
University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
San Francisco, CA
Campus
Mission Bay (SF)
Work Style
Fully On-Site
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Monday-Friday; Weekends
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