About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines and human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. City of Hope’s affiliated family of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

Position Summary

Provides quality patient care and family training through evaluation, treatment planning, and the application and assignment of physical therapy modalities and procedures in accordance with the regulations governing the practice of Physical Therapy and in accordance with the philosophy and policies of the City of Hope National Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Screens patients to determine need for intervention and initiates referrals as appropriate.
• Evaluates patients using appropriate age specific tools. Interprets data in order to plan treatment.
• Establishes goals and treatment plans based on evaluation data, rehabilitation potential, discharge plans, and in coordination with goals and plans of patient, family and other care team members.
• Demonstrates skill and creativity in implementing patient treatment programs which are safe, effective, and efficient.
• Modifies treatment program according to patient needs and progress, terminates treatment appropriately, and develops appropriate discharge and post discharge plans.
• Completes evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and third party reimbursement reports per established departmental requirements.
• Performs reassessments per established departmental protocols as necessary.
• Collaborates with physician and other healthcare professionals to ensure ongoing integrated patient care.
• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with patient and caregivers.
• Attends team and family conferences; interprets pertinent findings and contributes to the development of a multidisciplinary plan of care.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff. Fosters the development of teamwork within the department while meeting the needs of departments being served.
• Assigns treatments to physical therapy aides and physical therapist assistants. Assesses quality of care provided.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to maintain certification/licensure, and/or keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Acts as a preceptor to physical therapy and physical therapist assistant students.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Participation in case conferences and discharge planning activities.

Basic education, experience, and skills required for consideration:

• Must have a Master’s degree from an accredited school.
• Entry level position, no experience required but interest in oncology preferred.
• Must possess current Physical Therapist license in the State of California or PTLA status in the state of California.
• Will have a BLS Certification (through the American Heart Association).
• For pediatric service, CCS Panel provider or complete application within 60 days of hire or when hours attained.

Preferred Education:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited school.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in practicing managed care and payor regulations.
• Interest in Oncology.

Additional Information:

As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.
Per Diem
Rate: $57.080000 hourly

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. #LI-LZ1