Per Diem Physical Therapist 2-Physical therapy-Days

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

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.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Current license as a Registered Physical Therapist in the state of California
• Current CPR/BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• One to two years experience in either an acute hospital and/or rehabilitation department and/or outpatient clinic is preferred.

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 rime inside, however, out of doors activities are expected depending upon the individual needs of the patient.