Lead Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy, (Novato), Full-Time, Days

ABOUT MARINHEALTHAre you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch. 

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others. 

Company:

MarinHealth Medical Group, Inc.

Work Shift:

8 Hour (days) (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Description Summary:

The Lead Physical Therapist supports the physical therapy team, leveraging their clinical expertise to manage daily operations. This includes coordinating patient care, prioritizing patient needs, overseeing staffing, and promoting professional development. As a leader, the Lead PT collaborates closely with patients, families, staff, and other healthcare providers to enhance patient care. They ensure compliance with standards and regulations, demonstrate leadership in performance improvement, and maintain clinical proficiency. Additionally, the Lead PT provides treatment for musculoskeletal, skin, and neurological conditions using a variety of modalities, conducts evaluations, develops and modifies treatment plans, and offers consultative services. They also foster professional growth and serve as a role model and clinical resource.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

Pay Range:

$57.04 - $71.295 - $85.55

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

I. Collaboration

• Collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to plan and support patient care.
• Initiates interdisciplinary collaboration to impact care outcomes.
• Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team to support patient care.
• Ensures resource allocation meets patient demand.
• Coordinates relevant information to support clinical operations.
• Participates in team and department initiatives for practice advancement and patient-centered care.
• Leads as a role model within the team.
• Serves as a clinical resource for the physical therapy team.
• Works collaboratively with the Rehabilitation leadership team to increase quality of care, staff satisfaction, financial strength and program development

III. Resource Utilization

• Acts as a clinical and operational leader to manage clinical operations effectively.
• Incorporates standards of practice to optimize clinical effectiveness.
• Ensures resources support patient care needs.
• Identifies opportunities for integrating new technology to advance practice.

IV. Evidence-Based Practice

• Implements organizational improvement activities using data to assess improvement.
• Incorporates best available evidence to optimize patient care.
• Serves as a role model and clinical resource for evidence-based practice.

V. Education

• Maintains advanced clinical knowledge and supports professional development for self, staff, and students.
• Serves as a clinical instructor and supports orientation for new employees.
• Evaluates clinical competencies and ensures completion across the department.
• Participates in scholarly/clinical education opportunities regularly.

VI. Additional Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patients on referral using various tests to determine impairment and treatment plans.
• Develop treatment plans based on evaluations and patient goals.
• Administer safe patient care, utilizing physical therapy techniques.
• Provide instruction to patients, families, and caregivers regarding self-care and home programs.
• Act as a consultant to physicians and healthcare workers regarding treatment programs and adaptive equipment.
• Suggest and introduce new methods and techniques within authorization.
• Stay updated with current trends and developments in the field of Physical Therapy.
• Share in non-professional departmental activities such as scheduling and equipment maintenance.
• Act as Senior Therapist in the absence of the Manager.
• Provide supervision and review work done by assistants, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy curriculum that is approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification- American Heart Association (AHA)
• Physical Therapist- Physical Therapy Board of California

Experience:

• 3+ years as a licensed Physical Therapist in an ambulatory setting or equivalent preferred. 

Reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities are available as part of the application step. If an accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or email TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org to initiate the process.

"MarinHealth is a diverse community of people with many different talents. We seek candidates whose work experience has prepared them to contribute to our professional, C.A.R.E.S standards (Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety) . These behavioral standards help us create a healing environment for patients and colleagues alike. By committing to them and holding ourselves accountable, we can build trust and ensure clear communication.

At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID + booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, and we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment.

The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law.  The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on the individual’s skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications.  This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position.  Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy.  Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document."