Tenet Desert is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Joshua Tree, California.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

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At Hi-Desert Medical Center (HDMC) we've been caring for our community for over 40 years. Our Continuing Care Center (CCC), located on the campus of HDMC, provides specialized care to residents close to their own communities, with spectacular panoramic views of desert landscapes for both residents and their guests 

**Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus for Qualified Candidates**

Position Summary

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients/residents according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.

Primary Duties

1. Evaluates assigned patients/residents and develops treatment plans, including specific goals and activities, reevaluating and modifying plans as necessary. Ensures treatments and care is done appropriately and completely in accordance with patients/residents clinical condition.
2. Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient as prescribed by a physician. Provides direct physical therapy to patients/residents.
3. Communicates clearly and tactfully with patient/resident regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
4. Communicates observations, facts and comments with interdisciplinary team members individually, and through team meetings as appropriate and required.
5. Assesses patient’s progress weekly or as required and adjusts program as appropriate.
6. Prepares written documentation as requires by regulations and departmental policy, such as evaluations, individualized treatment plans, progress notes and other required reports
7. Provides direct Physical Therapy to patients per plan pf care.
8. Prepares written documentation as required by regulations and departmental policy, such as evaluations, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other required reports.
9. Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance.
10. Performs above primary duties for ages adolescent through older adult

Position Specifications

Physical demands:

· May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases, body fluids and wastes

· Heavy physical effort, including lift/carry up to 50 lbs

· Prolonged standing/walking, bending and squatting

· Must be able to lift, position and transfer patients/residents and equipment

Working Conditions:

· Handles Emergency or Crisis Situations

· Provides physical therapist duties in both inpatient and long term care environment. 

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:

· Current California Physical Therapy License

· Current BLS CPR certification

Shift: Days

Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Schedule: Monday - Friday 

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.     

Tenet Desert Job ID #2403036351. Posted job title: Physical Therapist

• Sign-On bonus