Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy 20

Job Summary

Per-Diem AM Shift. Approximate pay range: $53.46 - $74.00. Under general supervision, responsible for providing therapy services to patients, including evaluations, planning individual patient care programs, treatments, and home programs.

Job description/Responsibilities:

• Perform patient evaluation and administer treatment.
• Design and revise plans of care and goals.
• Provide written and/or verbal reports to physicians.
• Ensure documentation is complete and timely and meets unit standards and regulatory requirements.
• Complete accurate charge sheets for patients treated and submit them daily.
• Obtain physician orders for evaluation and treatment; ensure proper authorization when required prior to treatment.
• Participate in in-service education programs.
• Demonstrate flexibility in meeting hospital and unit needs.
• Participate in clinical instruction of affiliating students; provide instruction and delegate to aides and PTAs, new employees, PTLA’s students, and volunteers.
• Keep abreast of current trends and developments in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation.
• Participate in related activities such as patient care committees, case conferences, personnel orientations, community education projects, and in-service education.
• Demonstrate interest in personal and professional growth.
• Participate in development and evaluation of clinic standards, budget, and quality improvement indicators.
• Other Duties:
  Perform pre‑employment fitness testing, worksite evaluations and training, wound care, performance improvement activities; perform other job‑related duties as assigned by the Director, Rehabilitation/Occupational Services.

Required

Qualification:

• Current California Physical Therapy License or eligibility.
• Current BCLS from the American Heart Association.
• Proof of all required license(s) and/or certification(s) due at time of hire.
• BA or MA in Physical Therapy.
• Proof of all required educational levels due at time of hire.
• Experience of six months to two years; new graduates may be acceptable.
• No referrals or candidates accepted from recruiters or agencies.

Skills:

• Knowledgeable of the principles and practices of Physical Therapy and other disciplines.
• Ability to evaluate, plan, and carry out a Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation program for individual patients.
• Ability to explain, demonstrate, and teach physical and rehabilitative measures.
• Ability to supervise support personnel.
• Ability to work effectively with others in an inter‑disciplinary team relationship.
• Ability to be self‑directing and to seek direction and consultation as needed.

Job Family: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Occupation: Physical Therapists

Degree

Required:

Bachelor or higher

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care