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Certification details

BLS required
CA licenses

Job details

A hospital in California is looking for an experienced Physical Therapist.
The right candidate will have 2+ years of experience.

Job requirements

Hold an active BLS and CA license.
Must have at least 2 years of experience in specialty.
Must have at least 1 year of acute care hospital experience.

Schedule information

4 10 hr shifts for PT 7am-5:30pm
Will work every 3rd weekend
Work into perm staff rotation for all modalities
Floor specific orientation: 8 hours of orientation for all modalities

Unit specific information

Nurse Aides: PT aides - usually one on Sun, Mon, Tues, 2 on Wed-Sat
Holidays: Work into perm staff rotation for all modalities
Scrub Color: Polo style shirt or a button down long sleeve (burgundy in color) that is provided through vendor, dark (solid) pants, no scrubs allowed
Hospitalist or Intensivist in house: hosp 24/7 yes
IV Team: No
RT 24/7: Yes
Pharmacy 24/7: Yes
Floating: No floating
PT has team leader when Stan is not there

Additional Details

COVID Vaccine Required (Certification)
Common diagnosis / Types of patients: PT - cardiac, stroke (facility is stroke certified), ortho, ICU, neuro, medsurg primarily. They have a pediatrics ward that is low volume case load, also neonatal ICU; travelers not required to work NICU and are not required to have exp with NICU or pediatrics.
Candidates must be open to first time travelers.

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Mercy Medical Center Redding

4.1rating(16 reviews)

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Pros

Team is very friendly. Easy to work with and very hard working. The schedule is 4 10 hour shifts. Some on call and yes work on weekends days but no bad at all. The machines are new Phillips.

Cons

ER is always busy.

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Review of Mercy Medical Center Redding on Sep 5, 2024

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Short Term Acute Care
262 beds
Oracle Cerner

ADDRESS2175 Rosaline AveRedding, CA 96001

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About Redding, CA

As a Travel Physical Therapist in Redding, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Redding, CA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs range from 90-100°F, while winter lows average around 30-40°F.
Redding experiences long summers and mild winters.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Redding, CA, with options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Redding is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Redding has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Redding offers a variety of activities including exploring Turtle Bay Exploration Park, visiting the Sundial Bridge, and enjoying outdoor activities at Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown Lake.
There are also options for dining, art, music, and sports in the area.

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