Sutter Health·Sacramento, California
Responsible for assessing and implementing rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility and strength in a home health setting. Acts as a clinical subject matter expert by developing workflows, protocols, and mentoring other staff and students.
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Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice level competencies and is a recognized clinical or workflow subject matter expert.
Responsible for developing key workflows and clinical protocols or guidelines for department.
Serves as a resource in the education, training and mentoring of other staff and as a clinical instructor for assigned students.
May coordinate staff education and student programs.
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
Education: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school
Certification & licensure: PT-Physical Therapist
Department required certification & licensure: Department: Home Health, DL-Valid Drivers License
Department: Home Health, AUTO-Automobile Insurance
5 years of recent relevant experience.
Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.
Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
Ability to teach/educate others, public speaking.
Ability to develop training materials and competency assessments.
Develop treatment protocols.
Ability to extract evidence-based practice information and apply to clinical practice and training materials.
Able to analyze and identify clinical practice and workflow best practices.
Complex problem solver within and outside of department. Analyzes data/information from multiple sources.
Shift Hours: 8
Monday - Friday
Weekly Hours: 40
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $67.43 to $94.40 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Market context
Home health physical therapy roles in California are often in steady demand because they support patients who need care outside a clinic setting. This position is competitive because it requires an accredited PT degree, current PT and BLS certifications, five years of recent relevant experience, plus a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit and save time reading the original posting.