University of California - Irvine Health
Therapist, Physical-Physical Therapy-Fulltime-Days
University of California - Irvine Health, Fountain Valley, California, us, 92728
Who We Are
UCI Health
is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., and four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program, and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department, and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County, and southeast Los Angeles County.To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.
Your Role on the Team
Position Summary:Physical Therapists plan and administer physical therapy services upon receipt of medical referrals and perform other related duties as required. Physical Therapists typically work under the California Physical Therapy Practice Act within guidelines prescribed by a licensed physician, podiatrist, or dentist. They perform physical therapy evaluations; establish short and long-term treatment goals and individual and/or group treatment programs of varying degrees of complexity; use a variety of physical therapy modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, massage, traction, and hydrotherapy; use a variety of exercise techniques; assist patients in balance and gait training; train and assist patients in the use and application of a wide variety of assistive devices; perform or supplement activities of daily living programs; instruct families in home programs for patients; ensure patients' safety in designated treatment areas; maintain patients' records and charts according to required procedures; supervise technical support personnel who work with patients; explain and/or demonstrate physical therapy procedures to hospital, student, and/or community personnel; and may teach specific physical therapy procedures in in-service educational programs.
What It Takes to be Successful
Total CompensationWe offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Required Qualifications:Minimum Education:
Knowledge necessary to obtain Physical Therapist License in the State of California and current California Physical Therapist license.Current American Heart Association Healthcare provider BLS certification.Minimum Experience:
One year experience in general acute preferred.Preferred:
Demonstrates ability to work as an interdisciplinary team member.Must be willing to cross-train to multiple areas.Demonstrates good working knowledge of Title 22, JCAHO standards, and county regulations.Strong communication/people skills. Possess the skills necessary to perform evaluations of patients in ages ranging from pediatric to geriatric.Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures, and forms.Conditions of Employment:The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:Background Check and Live ScanLegal Right to Work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug-Free EnvironmentThe following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job-specific requirements:California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ActE-VerifyPre-Placement Health EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:The University of California, Irvine 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.
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UCI Health
is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., and four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program, and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department, and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County, and southeast Los Angeles County.To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.
Your Role on the Team
Position Summary:Physical Therapists plan and administer physical therapy services upon receipt of medical referrals and perform other related duties as required. Physical Therapists typically work under the California Physical Therapy Practice Act within guidelines prescribed by a licensed physician, podiatrist, or dentist. They perform physical therapy evaluations; establish short and long-term treatment goals and individual and/or group treatment programs of varying degrees of complexity; use a variety of physical therapy modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, massage, traction, and hydrotherapy; use a variety of exercise techniques; assist patients in balance and gait training; train and assist patients in the use and application of a wide variety of assistive devices; perform or supplement activities of daily living programs; instruct families in home programs for patients; ensure patients' safety in designated treatment areas; maintain patients' records and charts according to required procedures; supervise technical support personnel who work with patients; explain and/or demonstrate physical therapy procedures to hospital, student, and/or community personnel; and may teach specific physical therapy procedures in in-service educational programs.
What It Takes to be Successful
Total CompensationWe offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Required Qualifications:Minimum Education:
Knowledge necessary to obtain Physical Therapist License in the State of California and current California Physical Therapist license.Current American Heart Association Healthcare provider BLS certification.Minimum Experience:
One year experience in general acute preferred.Preferred:
Demonstrates ability to work as an interdisciplinary team member.Must be willing to cross-train to multiple areas.Demonstrates good working knowledge of Title 22, JCAHO standards, and county regulations.Strong communication/people skills. Possess the skills necessary to perform evaluations of patients in ages ranging from pediatric to geriatric.Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures, and forms.Conditions of Employment:The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:Background Check and Live ScanLegal Right to Work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug-Free EnvironmentThe following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job-specific requirements:California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ActE-VerifyPre-Placement Health EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:The University of California, Irvine 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.
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