Physical Therapist - Northern Valley Indian Health
Woodland, CA 95776
About the Job
This position is located at our Woodland, Gibson Road location.
POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision from the Lead Medical Provider, the Physical Therapist is responsible for managing referrals from both internally generated patient care as well as external patient care providers. A successful incumbent will work as part of a care team for NVIH patients by collaborating with medical providers and support staff to create an environment to help patients improve through physical therapy techniques.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list, but rather to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) will be required to perform a variety of duties listed, including but not limited to:
- Provide direct physical therapy services to program patients, including, but not limited to: obtaining/reviewing and documenting appropriate patient history, making and documenting diagnoses/assessment, develop and document an individualized treatment plan, assess and document progress, and communicate appropriately with referring providers.
- Maintain equipment and work area in clean and safe condition.
- Initiates physical therapy treatment plans and instructs other personnel and caregivers, as appropriate
- Treat patients in a Respectful and Compassionate manner to motivate and inspire them to continue with treatment plans for improved health outcomes.
- Assisting with development of programs and policies relating to physical therapy.
- Participate and assist in quality assurance and peer review processes as directed.
- Other duties as assigned.
All NVIH employees are expected to:
- Provide the highest possible level of service to patients;
- Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;
- Maintain safe practices; and
- Abide by current NVIH’s policies and procedures.
Keyword: Physical Therapist
Required Experience:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required for an employee to successfully perform their duties.
- Maintain current Physical Therapy licensure in California.
- Five (5) years’ experience required in a Physical Therapist capacity.
- Knowledge of medical operations as they pertain to managing staff and patient care, scheduling and billing, and compliance regulations.
- Ability to apply skills and knowledge to provide relevant solutions and feedback to senior leadership and other colleagues for the betterment and advancement of the Agency, patients, and employees.
- Demonstrates understanding of age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served by adapting style, treatment and plan to each population.
- Exhibit empathy and customer service to diffuse and manage conflict within the team and with patients or their representatives.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining positive and effective working relationships with department directors, and others contacted in the course of the work.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel between sites as necessary.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm as an innovative team player.
- Indian Preference. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code Section 472 & 473). In other than the above, Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Medical, Vision and Dental benefits
- Long Term Disability and Life Insurance policy
- Generous PTO Accrual
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Loan Repayment program available
- 401K w/ employer match
From: Northern Valley Indian Health