Physical Therapist - Willits - Adventist Health

Description

Adventist Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Willits, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

$20,000 hiring incentive and up to $5,000 for relocation available for those who qualify Hiring incentive may be paid out in increments. 

Nestled in the "Gateway to the Redwoods", Adventist Health Howard Memorial takes pride in its legacy of providing exceptional, high-quality care since 1928. We are comprised of a state-of-the-art 74,000 square foot facility, with four surgery suites, an on-site farm-to-fork restaurant and 25 beautiful private rooms designed with healing and comfort in mind. We provide a wide-range of primary and specialty care services to best serve our community. Willits is home to excellent trails and nature areas for hikers, campers and bicyclists. Whether it is the climate, moderate cost of living or just the small-town atmosphere, it is a place where everyone receives a warm welcome and treated like family.

Job Summary:

Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives. Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

At Adventist Health Howard Memorial, we are dedicated to changing lives and providing hope for people who have experienced a life-changing injury or illness so they can return to their happy, active and productive lives. We offer physical, occupational and speech therapy services.

Our team treats patients of all ages and varied physical abilities and backgrounds. We work with athletes of all levels — from the professional and the fitness enthusiasts to the weekend warrior.

We have physical and occupational therapists with experience in orthopedics, functional movement and women's health. We also have a speech-language pathologist with more than 36 years of experience in her field.

Your road to recovery starts as soon as you and your physician determine you need our help as part of your care plan. And because we're right here where you live, you don't have to drive far to get quality care. We are fully staffed so there is little to no waiting time for your first appointment.

Our physical therapy services

We take pride in our ability to provide a continuum of care including inpatient, outpatient, orthopedic, sports injuries, wound care and work rehab. We are also proud to offer specialization in manual therapy techniques.

Our goal is to empower patients to improve upon their physical limitations and quality of life. Our physical therapy department is the place to achieve your potential

We offer the following services:

• Independent gym program
• Vestibular balance program
• Women's health
• Orthopedic rehab
• Neurological rehab
• Sports rehab
• Wound care
• Fall prevention
• Orthotic fitting

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Doctorate Degree: Preferred
• Two years' Physical Therapy experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Physical Therapist (PT): Required

Essential Functions:

• Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
• Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Adventist Health Job ID #26772. Posted job title: physical therapist - inpatient - full-time

About Adventist Health

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.

Benefits

• Continuing Education
• Bereavement
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health Care FSA
• 403b retirement plan
• Employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Health savings account