The Center for Inherited Blood Disorders (CIBD) is a mission-driven non-profit focused on delivering high-quality, comprehensive, and family-centered care to improve the quality of life for children and adults with blood disorders. When choosing a career with CIBD, you will be part of a growing organization dedicated to improving public health and committed to your professional development.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Clinic Manager, the Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for the evaluation, assessment, and treatment planning based on the functional needs of the patients and families coping with an acute or chronic hematological condition. PT is responsible to work with the Clinic staff and team to coordinate the care and services of CIBD patients across the continuum of illness; provides services within full scope of licensure consistent with the standards of practice and regulations governed by the California Board of Physical Therapy; State of California Medicaid programs such as California Children’s Services (CCS), Genetically Handicapped Program (GHPP) and Federal/State/County program guidelines. Works with the multi-disciplinary care team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes. Provide team-based patient-centered care in a collaborative setting under established best practice and national guidelines.
Department: Clinic Shift: Part-time (approx. 20 hrs/ week) Location: Onsite
Essential Job Duties
The Physical Therapist will perform musculoskeletal physical therapy evaluation for hematology patients of all ages focusing on joint health.
The Physical Therapist will implement appropriate physical therapy modalities, treatments, equipment training and plans of care for patients with blood disorders.
The Physical Therapist will educate patients and families on role and of physical therapy and musculoskeletal issues related to their blood disorder.
The Physical Therapist will act as a physical therapy resource for the HTC staff and medical team.
The Physical Therapist will complete physical therapy evaluation requirements and forms for any current clinic research studies.
Requirements
Active California Board of Physical Therapy License
Graduation from an Accredited Physical Therapy school/program
One year of experience working with families and children
One year of general acute experience
Basic Life Support
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with children, families and adults in a healthcare setting
Bilingual English/Spanish
Clinical Doctorate Degree
Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
About the Organization
The Center for Comprehensive Care & Diagnosis of Inherited Blood Disorders (CIBD), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is committed to providing comprehensive care for patients and their families with rare, chronic inherited blood disorders. CIBD is a part of a nationwide network of over 140 Hemophilia Treatment Centers that use multidisciplinary teams of blood disorder specialists to provide expert comprehensive diagnosis, medical care, outreach, education, outcomes monitoring, surveillance, and prevention services to people with hemophilia, Sickle-Cell Anemia, Thalassemia, Von Willebrand Disease, and other related hematology conditions. CIBD is the regional grantee for the Western States Region/Region IX providing regional leadership, fiscal and administrative oversight, grants management, capacity building, clinical education, technical assistance, evaluation, and outreach to public and private health agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.
The Center for Inherited Blood Disorders is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the company's non-discrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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