Physical Therapist - IP Wound Care - La Jolla

This is a part-time (56 hours/2 weeks) inpatient wound care position at Scripps Mercy in Hillcrest. Primarily Inpatient but may need to help cover outpatient.

Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care, while building a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations.

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Join our team as an Wound Care Physical Therapist in our Outpatient setting and acute care within our Inpatient Physical Therapy department at Scripps Memorial in La Jolla. This energetic team functions in a very collaborative way, both within their team of experienced therapists and inter-disciplinarily with other teams as well. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and develop their skills while maintaining a patient-centered approach to the care they provide.

The Physical Therapist provides Physical Therapy evaluation, assessment, prognosis, treatment and education as prescribed by qualified medical practitioner in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act and Title 16 requirements. The Physical Therapist provides evaluation, assessment, treatment, and education to patients and family members through a continuum of care according to the Physical Therapy Practice Act, Code of Ethics, JCAHO/UMQC, Policies and Procedures, and Federal/State regulations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• Licensed as a PT in the State of California or Pending CA PT License (must be in hand by start)
• Current BLS Certificate from the American Heart Association

Preferred Experience

• At least one year of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care setting
• Advanced Wound Care certification and prior experience