"Per Diem Physical Therapist 2 LAK - Day"

Evaluates patients, plans and implements an effective patient-focused physical therapy program utilizing standard and specialized treatment techniques, effectively communicates and documents information regarding patients. Establishes and initiates discharge plans as necessary. Consistently evaluates outcome of care and provides continuous monitoring of patients' needs making appropriate modifications in the treatment plan. Maintain a high level of professional expertise and assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.

Required Qualifications:

• One to two years experience in either an acute hospital and/or rehabilitation department and/or outpatient clinic.
• Possession of a valid Registered Physical Therapist license issued by the State of California or evidence that an application for registration has been accepted and current CPR certification (BLS).
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.

Physical Requirements:

• Approximately 80% standing or walking, approximately 20% sitting (including frequent stooping, reaching, occasional kneeling, crouching and crawling during patient treatment).
• Frequent lifting or assisting with lifting patients and equipment up to 50 pounds. Must have dexterity, coordination and visual and auditory acuity to perform all job responsibilities (e.g., ordinary speech and hearing necessary for conversation and use of telephone, near and far visual acuity is necessary for reading documents, writing, and observing patients).
• Must be free from signs of infection and illness.
• Full understanding of body mechanics and safety precautions in order to protect employees, patients, and families.
• The worker spends the majority of the time inside, however, out of doors activities are expected depending upon the individual needs of the patient. Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan.
• Employment Misconduct.
• Legal Right to Work in the United States.
• Vaccination Policies.
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy.
• Drug Free Environment.

Details of each policy. The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County.