Physical Therapist (Per Diem) - Orthopedics

The Cedars-Sinai Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinic has a robust
lymphedema/cancer and women’s health programs that work closely with the medical
center’s medical staff to provide excellent and innovative care to patients
requiring care due to post-operative and chronic conditions. The clinic has a
robust clinical education program and participation in student training is also
an expectation. This clinic is a fast-paced environment requires the ability to
work independently.

As a Physical Therapist in the Cedars-Sinai Orthopedic Clinic, you will
primarily complete evaluations and provide appropriate treatment interventions
per policies, complete required documentation accurately and thoroughly within
expected timeframes, utilize validated and standardized outcome measures to
establish goals and demonstrate progress and patient rehabilitation prognosis.
The physical therapist also monitors and modifies the progress of patients
assigned to assistants and demonstrates effective communication skills with
patients, families, and care team members.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

* Performs evaluations appropriate to established procedures. Ensures there is
a prescription/order for all evaluations and uses relevant test and
standardized measures congruent to best practice. Develops a comprehensive
plan of care that is supported by evaluation findings and prognosticate
patient outcomes/progress integrating all relevant factors. Manages the
physical therapy care of the patient and coordinates with others to ensure
the patient receives the total care they need. Completes all required
documentation in an accurate and thorough manner within the expected
timeframes.
* Utilizes treatment intervention and strategies within the scope of practice
and supported by established plan of care and integration of evidence-based
practice to maximize patient outcomes tailored to specific patient
populations.
* Provides patient education appropriate for patient population.
* Identifies safety concerns regarding patient population and institutes
appropriate measures to provide a safe environment, including protection of
self and others. Reviews identified risks and benefits of therapy and obtains
consent from patient and/or caregiver.
* Identifies and facilitates patient discharge needs including documentation,
communication with care team, and recommendation for follow-up services.
* Provides individualized, patient-centered care with respect to personal,
cultural, spiritual beliefs and preferences; age-related cognitive and
psychosocial needs; social support needs; gender, sexual orientation, and
economic background.
* Contributes ideas and suggestions to continuously improve processes,
procedures, methods and productivity, and utilizes quality principles for
continuous performance improvement.
* Participates in activities that promote professional identity within the
clinical environment, the Cedars-Sinai environment and the community at
large.
* Participates in professional development through clinical education, formal
mentoring programs, further development of clinical and professional
competencies, involvement in research and scholarly work.
* Effectively serves as a clinical instructor/mentor in accordance with
specific discipline, regulatory and professional context.
* Participates in continuous learning and professional development and
documents evidence.

Qualifications

Education

* Bachelor's Degree graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program is
required. Master's or Doctorate degree is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

* California State license for Physical Therapist (PT) is required.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Experience and Skills

* One (1) year experience as a practicing Physical Therapist is required.
* Experience performing evaluations, designing and implementing treatment
plans, and providing education in a manner appropriate to the age of the
patient.
* Experience with assessment and intervention techniques in a medical physical
disability setting.
* Experience in an acute care setting is also a plus.
* Working knowledge of subject matter domain areas in clinical quality, patient
safety, regulatory and reimbursement context.
* Demonstrates ability to deliver safe, appropriate, ethical and evidence-based
care in an effective, efficient and professional manner; incorporates
feedback, self-reflection, sound clinical reasoning and problem solving to
continuously improve quality of care and operational processes.
* Demonstrates good decision-making/problem solving skills. Exhibits good
clinical reasoning skills and judgments in managing patients.
* Demonstrate standard computer skills, use of electronic health record, and
office skills as relevant to duties.
* Must possess a minimum computer competency comprised of a working knowledge
of Windows or comparable system (specifically including keyboard and mouse
skills). As applicable to individual job duties and expectations, employee
must additionally possess a working knowledge of word processing,
spreadsheet, presentation development, e-mail, browser and online reporting.
* Ability to convey and/or receive written/verbal information to/from various
audiences in formats.
* Ability to demonstrate time management and priority setting skills.
* Collaborates to problem solve and make decisions to achieve desired outcomes.
* Establishes effective working relationships with cross-functional team(s).
* Shares knowledge, time and expertise to assist other members of the team.
* Ensures practices and procedures are inclusive of interpersonal and cultural
diversity.
* Cultivates and maintains strong customer relationships and rapport with
stakeholders and/or client groups.

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing
primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has
evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation,
setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and
community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in
transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the
future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating
tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a
commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most
vulnerable residents.
Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the
U. S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of
other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a
fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the
Los Angeles that need our care the most.