Physical Therapist

The Staff Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist II, reports to the Manager and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The P.T. II works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, although pediatric and adolescent may also be treated. Under general direction and upon receipt of referral, the P.T. II plans and administers a full range of physical therapy services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 months outpatient experience as a licensed therapist.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize signs of distress.
• Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification.
• Basic computer skills in word processing and on line communication.
• Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior 3-5 years physical therapy experience in an academic medical center environment.
• Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team.
• Possession of an advanced degree or certificate in Physical Therapy from an accredited professional educational program.
• EMR documentation experience.
• Board certification from the APTA in an area of Physical Therapy Specialty.