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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist II Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) assesses individual patients Physical
Therapy needs, and then establishes and implements a
treatment program. This role reviews the medical history, applies
screening tests, and meets with patient and family to determine
clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and
disabilities. Determines a plan of care to include appropriate
interventions, expected intensity, duration of therapy, and
recommendations for discharge. Provides education to patient,
family, and/or caregiver regarding purpose of activity, use of
equipment, home exercise and activity.Performs regular reexaminations, measures outcomes, and seeks feedback from
patient, family, and patients' interdisciplinary medical team.
Oversees the clinical work of the Physical Therapist Assistant
and Rehabilitation Aide. Manages multiple patients at the same
time and provides care in multiple clinical settings and locations.
Provides services and required documentation timely,
accurately, and in accordance with professional and regulatory
standards. Participates in outside continuing education and
incorporates information into practice. Performs other duties as
assigned.
Additionally, the Physical Therapist II assists with educating and
orienting new staff, acts as clinical instructor for students and
interns, and participates as instructor in an established class or
program. Participates in educational events within the clinic and
community. Attends specific clinical education coursework which
meet the guidelines of the Physical Therapy Board of California
and provides in-services to staff.

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County's health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag's awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

Education and Experience

• Eighteen months' experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute
  healthcare system environment required. Previous experience
  with Microsoft Office and healthcare database systems
  preferred. Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
  Additionally, specific department qualifications are as follows:
  Acute Rehabilitation Unit: Demonstrates competency
  in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting
  Program (IRF QRP). May require travel to patient's
  home for home evaluation.
  Pelvic Health Program: 18 months' experience as a
  Physical Therapist working in Pelvic Health care
  setting required. Training/experience in completing
  internal pelvic floor exams and treatment required. A
  quarterly clinical meeting with a PT IV is required and
  is competent in treating all male and female adult
  pelvic health conditions.
  Rehabilitation Services/ Physical Therapy: Experience
  with a range of diagnoses including general
  medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and
  cardiopulmonary. Fulfills mandatory stroke education
  requirements per certification agency
  License Required
  Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of
  California.
  PT - Physical Therapist - California
  License Preferred
  N/A
  Certifications Required
  Current BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)
  Certifications Preferred
  N/A