Physical Therapist II: Hoag at Home

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist II assesses individual patients Physical Therapy needs,
and then establishes and implements a treatment program. This role reviews the
medical history, applies screening tests, and meets with patient and family to
determine clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.
Determines a plan of care to include appropriate interventions, expected
intensity, duration of therapy, and recommendations for discharge. Provides
education to patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding purpose of activity,
use of equipment, home exercise and activity. Performs regular re-examinations,
measures outcomes, and seeks feedback from patient, family, and patients’
interdisciplinary medical team. Oversees the clinical work of the Physical
Therapist Assistant and Rehabilitation Aide. Manages multiple patients at the
same time and provides care in multiple clinical settings and locations.
Provides services and required documentation timely, accurately, and in
accordance with professional and regulatory standards. Participates in outside
continuing education and incorporates information into practice. Performs other
duties as assigned.

Additionally, the Physical Therapist II assists with educating and orienting new
staff, acts as clinical instructor for students and interns, and participates as
instructor in an established class or program. Participates in educational
events within the clinic and community. Attends specific clinical education
coursework which meet the guidelines of the Physical Therapy Board of California
and provides in-services to staff.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Eighteen months’ experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute healthcare
system environment required. Previous experience with Microsoft Office and
healthcare database systems preferred. Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Additionally, specific department qualifications are as follows:

* Acute Rehabilitation Unit: Demonstrates competency in Inpatient
Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program (IRF QRP). May require
travel to patient’s home for home evaluation.
* Pelvic Health Program: 18 months’ experience as a Physical Therapist working
in Pelvic Health care setting required. Training/experience in completing
internal pelvic floor exams and treatment required. A quarterly clinical
meeting with a PT IV is required and is competent in treating all male and
female adult pelvic health conditions.
* Rehabilitation Services/ Physical Therapy: Experience with a range of
diagnoses including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and
cardiopulmonary. Fulfills mandatory stroke education requirements per
certification agency

License Required

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of California.

PT - Physical Therapist - California

License Preferred

N/A

Certifications Required

Current BLS – Basic Life Support (AHA)

Certifications Preferred

N/A

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery
network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals
with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more
than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000
volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each
year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is
unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has
served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest
quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service,
people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship,
community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six
institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and
vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health
through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U. S. News
&World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for
California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro
Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit:
https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/
[https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/].

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment
opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment
free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a
manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of
organizational objectives.