Physical Therapist - Neurological Clinic

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 3,000 nurses, and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Clinical programs range from primary care for preventing, diagnosing, and treating common conditions to specialized treatments for rare, complex, and advanced illnesses.  Cedars-Sinai serves the community through its Medical Network, including the highly rated Cedars-Sinai Medical Group and Cedars-Sinai Health Associates. 

The Physical Therapy staff of the Cedars-Sinai Neurological Multidisciplinary Clinic work closely with the medical center’s medical staff to provide excellent and innovative care to patients requiring care due to post-operative and chronic conditions.  This clinic is a fast-paced environment requires the ability to work independently. 

As a 10 hour Physical Therapist in the Cedars-Sinai Neurological Multidisciplinary Clinic, you will primarily complete evaluations and provide appropriate treatment interventions per policies, complete required documentation accurately and thoroughly within expected timeframes, utilize validated and standardized outcome measures to establish goals and demonstrate progress and patient rehabilitation prognosis.  The physical therapist also monitors and modifies the progress of patients assigned to assistants and demonstrates effective communication skills with patients, families, and care team members.  The clinic has a robust clinical education program and participation in student training is also an expectation.

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program- bachelors minimum
• Master's Degree- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program - Preferred
• Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program - Preferred

• California Physical Therapy License- Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support- Upon Hire

• A minimum of 3 years experience as a practicing therapist, with a minimum of 1-year experience in the current or similar practice setting. Experience and knowledge of assessment and intervention techniques in a medical and physical disabilities setting. Experience performing evaluations, designing and implementing treatment plans, and providing education in a manner appropriate to the patient's age.

• Able to push, pull, lift or carry 0-35 pounds on an intermittent basis.
• Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat consistently to administer manual exercises and techniques safely.
• Able to assist the patient with physical activities such as transfers, bed mobility, and ambulation.
• Able to identify the need for and arrange assistance to maintain safe techniques.

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

: HRC0985539

: Physical Therapist - Neurological Clinic

: Physical Therapy OP

: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

: Therapy / Rehab

: Physical Therapy

: NONEXEMPT

: Day

: 10 hour

: $45.83 - $73.33

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