Physical Therapist Resident

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position Overview: Licensed Physical Therapist engaged in a structured residency program, delivering patient care while receiving focused mentorship and advanced specialty training. 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. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students. Job Description: These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the j...