Physical Therapist
Sutter Health
Santa Rosa, CA

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Organization:

SSRRH-Sutter Santa Rosa Reg Hospital

Position Overview:

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Serves as a resource and provides structured educational opportunities within the hospital in area(s) of specialization.

Job Description:

SIGN ON BONUS: $10,000. Available to external candidates in accordance with the Sutter Health policy.

EDUCATION
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Bachelor's: Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association with a B.S., or B.A.degree.

Master's: Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association with a M.A., or M.S. degree.

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association with a D.P.T. degree.


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

PT-Physical Therapist


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

Experience with physical rehabilitation, either through educational affiliations or prior work association is preferred

Must have at least 5 years recent experience and 30 hours of concentrated study in an area that directly enhances the lines of service provided by SMCSR.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Language skills – ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, patients, customers and the general public.

Mathematical skills – ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate and percent.

Reasoning – ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations and graphs). Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Demonstrates advanced clinical skills in specialty area.

Leadership skills/aptitude or supervisory experience.

Ability to provide patient care to all assigned patients as prescribed by the physician.

Ability to reason clearly during patient evaluations, assessments and treatments.

Ability to handle mental stress.

Ability to mentor/precept new and existing staff members and/or students in gaining knowledge and skill within their specialty area.

Ability to demonstrate competence in using specialized equipment appropriate to the area of clinical practice.

Ability to develop, and/or present a patient teaching class or staff educational in-service (oral and written).

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements:

One Weekend Shift a month

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $52.30 to $70.26 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. ​