Physical Therapist

Overview

For more than 70 years Mercy Medical Center Redding has offered comprehensive health care in the North State providing acute care and a full range of medical services. The 267-bed hospital offers major medical services including a Level II Trauma Center as well as specialized Cardiovascular Care Stroke Care Orthopedics Neurological Surgery Comprehensive Cancer Care Maternity Care and da Vinci Robotic Surgery. It is the sole provider of obstetrical services along with the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Shasta County. In addition the hospital's network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a member of the Dignity Health system and is a sister facility to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta. As one of the area's largest non-profit employers we are proud to give back to the community by providing many programs and services to benefit overall health.Visit https : / / www.dignityhealth.org / north-state / locations / mercy-redding to learn more.

Responsibilities

Position Summary :

The incumbent performs initial evaluations for newly referred patients to determine the primary and secondary problems involved to collect baseline data regarding findings of tests and measurements and other appropriate factors and to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed care. The incumbent also develops a patient treatment plan to establish goals and carry out the treatment plan to ensure proper patient care.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Graduation from a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association required
• Current California RPT license required (or evidence that the application for licensure has been accepted)
• Ability to perform duties and make decisions in stressful situations required
• Ability to prioritize patient needs and auxiliary duties required
• Current BLS certification required (must be certified through the American Heart Association)