Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
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Overview
Founded in 1955 Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award-winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest healthcare systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit for more information.
Responsibilities
Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our dynamic healthcare team. As a Physical Therapist you will play a vital role in helping patients regain mobility reduce pain and improve their quality of life. If youre passionate about making a positive impact on patients lives and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
- Conduct thorough evaluations and assessments of patients physical conditions.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
- Administer therapeutic exercises manual therapy and other modalities to patients.
- Monitor and document patient progress adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Educate patients and their families on exercises and techniques for continued improvement.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care.
- Stay current with best practices and emerging trends in physical therapy.
- some weekend commitment
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy holding a Baccalaureate Degree or higher is required.
- Current California Physical Therapy licensure required (PTL)
- Recent graduates who are board-eligible will be considered for provisional appointments.
- Current CPR (AHA BLS)
- Fire Safety card required. (must obtain 90 days from start date)
Training:
- Academic curriculum will include coursework on growth and development gerontology and therapeutic procedures for pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric populations.
- New applicants must present documentation of continuing education or experience. Upon annual appraisal must demonstrate participation in external continuing education.
- Therapists will apply and obtain CCS paneling once one year equivalent of pediatric experience is obtained.
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