Physical Therapist

Provides quality patient care and family training through evaluation, treatment planning, and the application and assignment of physical therapy modalities and procedures in accordance with the regulations governing the practice of Physical Therapy and in accordance with the philosophy and policies of the City of Hope National Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Screens patients to determine need for intervention and initiates referrals as appropriate.
• Evaluates patients using appropriate age specific tools. Interprets data in order to plan treatment.
• Establishes goals and treatment plans based on evaluation data, rehabilitation potential, discharge plans, and in coordination with goals and plans of patient, family and other care team members.
• Demonstrates skill and creativity in implementing patient treatment programs which are safe, effective, and efficient.
• Modifies treatment program according to patient needs and progress, terminates treatment appropriately, and develops appropriate discharge and post discharge plans.
• Completes evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and third party reimbursement reports per established departmental requirements.
• Performs reassessments per established departmental protocols as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited school or Masters equivalent.
• Entry level position, no experience required but interest in oncology preferred.
• Current Physical Therapist license in the State of California or PTLA status in the state of California.
• BLS Certification (through American Heart Association).
• For pediatric service, CCS Panel provider or complete application within 60 days of hire or when hours attained.