Description

UC Davis Medical Center

Sacramento, CA

Physical Therapist 2 (Per Diem)

Salary or Pay Range: $67.18 Hourly

The Physical Therapist 2 (PT 2) reports to the Director of Therapy for the JV Rehabilitation Hospital Physical Therapy team. The PT 2 serves UC Davis Health as a journey-level therapist, with two or more years of experience as a licensed physical therapist, and has experience working in various clinical settings.

Minimum Qualifications: For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload licenses, certifications, and all educational degrees.

• California Licensed Physical Therapist 
• Must possess a minimum of a Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy
• Several years of clinical experience in the field of Physical Therapy
• Complete working knowledge of, and skill to apply, practices, principles, and techniques of patient care related to the area of expertise
• Written and oral communication skills to provide information, explanations, and instructions clearly and concisely to, and to elicit information from others with varying levels of ability to understand, including individuals who are ill or distressed, or who may not speak English
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain a friendly, welcoming environment for the clinic’s/department’s customers; to demonstrate an interested, understanding, compassionate manner; to maintain a courteous and calm demeanor; and to use a proactive approach to negotiate with and persuade others to take required action
• Ability to maintain composure, efficiency, and a positive, customer-service-oriented manner during periods of peak workload, with frequent interruptions, under tight deadlines, and when interacting with challenging customers who may be ill, angry, or emotionally distressed
• Problem-solving skills to independently recognize and define a problem; identify the resources available to help solve the problem; create and implement viable solutions; and follow through to ensure the problem is resolved to the satisfaction of all parties
• Decision-making skills to independently exercise delegated authority to act, and to recognize when it is appropriate to seek assistance from others when the limits of delegated authority have been reached
• Ability to exercise discretion to ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained, and a professional, respectful clinic/department environment always exists

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be available to work 2 weekends and 2 weekdays per month. Work at least 1 prime holiday (Friday after Thanksgiving, Dec 24, Dec 26) and 4 other UC holidays per year.

Special Requirements

• This position is critical and is subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history, identity checks, and drug screening.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time.  Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.  

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at:

http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=309504

Job ID #74048

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer