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Organization:

MMC-Memorial Medical Center

Position Overview:

Provides physical therapy services to assigned specialty patient populations, e.g. orthopedic or wound disorders. Majority of patient caseload consists of patient population related to specialty certification. Using advanced clinical practice knowledge, responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Demonstrates expert-level competencies and skills and possesses at least one pre-approved specialty certification in one of the many physical therapy fields. In addition, provides in-services, continuing education, training & competency resources, orients/trains/mentors assigned staff, contributes to performance improvement initiatives, provides student clinical experience and other assigned organizational priorities as approved by supervisor. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

**Job Description** :

**Potential Sign on Bonus Available up to $5,000**

EDUCATION:

+ Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

+ PT-Physical Therapist

+ BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Must possess one of the following:

+ CHT-Certified Hand Therapist – Hand Therapy Certification Commission

+ OR ABPTS-American Board of Physical Therapy Specialist Certification – American Board of Physical Therapy

+ OR CBIS-Certified Brain Injury Specialist – Brain Injury Association of America

+ OR PRPC-Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certified – Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute (H&W)

+ OR PORI-Certified Oncology Therapist & Certified Oncology Specialist by Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute

+ OR LANA-Certified Lymphedema Therapist by the Lymphology Association of North America

+ OR AOTA-Advanced Practice Certification - Board Certification in Gerontology, Mental Health, Pediatrics, or Physical Rehabilitation

+ OR CWS-Certified Wound Specialist for PT, OT by the American Board of Wound Management

+ OR COMT-Certified Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Therapist by the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy

+ OR Fellowship Programs accredited by the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists

+ OR CCIP-1 and CCIP-2-Physical Therapist Credentialed Clinical Instructor by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

+ OR IBCLC-International Board Certified Lactation Consultant by the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Commission

+ OR Duke/Emory University University of Pitt Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency Based Course & Certification

+ OR ATP - Assistive Technology Professional Certification by RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

+ 5 years inclusive of experience required for specific specialty certification

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

+ Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.

+ Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgment and ability to work independently.

+ Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.

+ Ability to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected time lines and requirements.

+ Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.

+ Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.

+ Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.

+ Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.

+ Clinical specialty area depth knowledge and skill level demonstrated by certification & specialty practice competencies.

+ Ability to teach/educate others, public speaking.

+ Ability to assess competencies.

+ Ability to develop training materials and competency assessments.

+ Ability to extract EBP information and apply to clinical practice and training materials.

+ Complex problem solver within and outside of department. Analyzes data/information from multiple sources. Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $64.12 to $80.14 / hour

_The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._