Physical Therapist

Saint Francis Memorial Hospital is an accredited, not-for-profit community hospital that has been providing exceptional health care in San Francisco for more than 100 years. As San Francisco’s only downtown hospital, Saint Francis is uniquely situated to care for international and domestic visitors, as well as the residents that make up San Francisco’s diverse population.

We encourage employee participation at all levels to encourage growth and excellence. Known as the downtown hospital, Saint Francis boasts all private rooms and a friendly atmosphere.

The hospital is renowned for orthopedics, with leading programs in sports medicine, joint replacement, spine care and occupational medicine. Saint Francis is also known for outstanding acute burn care, emergency medicine, acute rehabilitation and a nationally-honored cancer care program.

Upon referral provides professional physical therapy services including evaluations, planning individual patient care programs and treatments. Demonstrates/uses current knowledge of principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Participates in job related departmental functions as an integral member of the patient care team.

This is an opportunity to join our dynamic Therapy Services team in our Acute Rehabilitation Unit, with a diverse patient population, including those with transplants, neurological conditions, orthopedic conditions, and other cardiopulmonary conditions.  Responsibilities include performing evaluations, treatments/treatment planning, supervision of support staff, and the therapist will be able to actively participate in the team dynamics and care planning integral to an Acute Rehabilitation Unit.

Experience

New graduate without experience acceptable, unless a specific number of years required due to the needs of the department at the time of the appointment.

Prior work experience or internship experience in an Acute Rehabilitation, SNF, or Acute Care setting is preferred.

Education

Masters and/or Baccalaureate degree from a school of Physical Therapy accredited by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Physical Therapy Association or its equivalent.

Licensure

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT-AHA (CT CPRBLS) , PHYSICAL THERAPIST (LIC PT)