Physical Therapist
Category: Allied Health/Advanced Practice
Facility: Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
Department: Physical Therapy
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day Shift
Hours: 40 hrs/wk
FTE: 1.00000
Job Details: State License
BLS
Physical Therapy License
Minimum of Six Months Experience Required

Job Summary:
The Physical Therapist provides evaluation, planning, and implementation of physical therapy services for patients to facilitate the rehabilitation of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and neurologic impairments; to restore function, and prevent disability following disease, injury or congenital abnormalities. The person in this position shall provide supervision to physical therapy assistants, aides, interns and students.

Minimum Requirements:
Licensure:Valid licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California. Current BLS.
Experience:6-12 months experience preferred. Experience or internship in rehabilitation, pediatrics, and/or acute hospital setting also preferred.
Skills and Abilities:Strong interpersonal skills, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills. Concise and effective communication

Physical Requirements:
Sit: Up to 6 hours/day
Stand/Walk: Up to 6 hours
Bend/Stoop: Up to 3 hours
Reach: Up to 6 hours
Rep Use of UE/Grasp: Up to 6 hrs
Lift/Push/Pull: 25lbs, over 25# with assistance or equipment
This job requires the ability to hear alarms clients and/or instruction. The ability to see accurately from 20 inches to 20-ft. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of this position.