Entry Level Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Under general direction and upon receipt of licensed approved provider written referrals, the Entry Level
Physical Therapist plans and administers a full range of physical therapy services for patients with a variety
of physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities. Services include patient evaluations using physical
therapy tests and measurements, the establishment of therapeutic intervention goals and the development of
therapeutic intervention programs, and the implementation of therapeutic intervention plans utilizing physical
therapy interventions, modalities, and procedures. The Entry Level Physical Therapist demonstrates
practice competence managing patients in less acute care settings and/or patients with more straightforward
clinical presentations and may require mentoring or supervision when working in high acuity care settings (eg
ICU) and/or with patients with more complex clinical presentations.
The Entry Level Physical Therapist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient
care services. While performing job duties, the Entry Level Physical Therapist may also supervise support
personnel including Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides. The Entry Level Physical
Therapist seeks out opportunities for ongoing clinical education and professional development. As a member
of the clinical care team, the Entry Level Physical Therapist also participates in compliance, quality, safety,
and process improvement initiatives in the department, local care setting, and organization.
 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
DPT Doctoral graduate degree.
Less than one year of licensed clinical practice experience.
Minimum one full-time clinical education experience in acute care hospital or acute rehabilitation 
setting.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to recognize signs of distress.
Basic computer skills including work within Epic electronic medical record.
Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
Prior clinical experience in acute care hospitals and acute rehab/IRF patient care settings. 
Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team.
 

LIVING PRIDE STANDARDS

Service Excellence
Demonstrates service excellence by following the Everyday PRIDE Guide with the UCSF Medical 
Center standards and expectations for communication and behavior. These standards and 
expectations convey specific behavior associated with the Medical Center's values: Professionalism, 
Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence, and provide guidance on how we communicate with 
patients, visitors, faculty, staff, and students, virtually everyone, every day and with every encounter. 
These standards include, but are not limited to: personal appearance, acknowledging and greeting all 
patients and families, introductions using AIDET, managing up, service recovery, managing delays 
and expectations, phone standards, electronic communication, team work, cultural sensitivity and 
competency.
Uses effective communication skills with patients and staff; demonstrates proper telephone techniques 
and etiquette; acts as an escort to any patient or family member needing directions; shows sensitivity 
to differences of culture; demonstrates a positive and supportive manner in which patients / families/ 
colleagues perceive interactions as positive and supportive. Exhibits team work skills to positively 
acknowledge and recognize other colleagues, and uses personal experiences to model and teach 
Living PRIDE standards. 
Exhibits tact and professionalism in difficult situations according to PRIDE Values and Practices
Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and 
procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.
Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to safety and infection control policies and 
procedures.
Assumes accountability for improving quality metrics associated with department/unit and meeting 
organizational/departmental targets.

Work Environment
Keeps working areas neat, orderly and clutter-free, including the hallways. Adheres to cleaning 
processes and puts things back where they belong. Removes and reports broken equipment and 
furniture.
Picks up and disposes of any litter found throughout entire facility. 
Posts flyers and posters in designated areas only; does not post on walls, doors or windows.
Knows where the Environment of Care Manual is kept in department; corrects or reports unsafe 
conditions to the appropriate departments. 
Protects the physical environment and equipment from damage and theft.