Physical Therapist

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute (SSIHI) is a part of the Susan & Henry College of Health Sciences and UCI Health. The Samueli Institute works to transform healthcare through the practice of integrative health by conducting rigorous research, promoting evidence-informed treatment modalities, educating the public on well-being practices, providing individualized, patient-centered clinical care and providing services to the community that focus on obtaining optimal health.

The Physical Therapist 2 provides a full range of physical therapy services including evaluation, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and discharge planning. The Physical Therapist performs integrative physical therapy and delivers individualized treatment techniques. The Physical Therapist also collaborates and consults with Faculty, Medical and Allied Health providers regarding appropriate utilization of physical therapy. The incumbent acts as a clinical resource, though maintenance of a specialty certification and participation in clinical research in the field of expertise.

Required:

• Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with diverse client group, medical staff, and faculty.
• Ability to conduct the most complex analysis, develop and present recommendations, findings, and determine appropriate course of treatment.
• Advanced skills associated with conducting the most complex diagnosis, problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Skills associated with program development and implementation.
• Excellent customer service skills and patient experience.
• Clinical internship experience in integrative or holistic physical therapy techniques and/or modalities including neuromuscular field awareness and Neuromuscular field retraining.
• Clinical experience/ or ability to develop competency for Osteopathic Manipulative treatment techniques within 6 mos. of hire
• Recent (within 2 years) physical therapy continuing education classes in osteopathic manipulative treatment, holistic physical therapy approaches, integrative physical therapy approaches.
• Ability to implement advanced knowledge and skill in external and internal pelvic floor examination and treatment.
• Master or Doctoral degree in physical therapy from a recognized college or university with an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current California Physical Therapist License
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.