Allied - PT

Kern Valley Healthcare District; Lake Isabella (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Ins.

401K Retirement Plan (matching)

Credentialing and Travel Team

Referral Bonus up to $1500

Job summary

Astrya Global Medical Staffing is hiring a Physical Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Lake Isabella, California. The role covers acute, outpatient, SNF, and emergency department settings, with potential extension.

Responsibilities include patient examinations, designing treatment programs, supervising assistants, and coordinating with physicians to optimize care. California license and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Maintain current California Physical Therapist License.
• Maintain current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• See patients in acute, outpatient, skilled nursing facility and emergency department settings.
• Plan, prepare, and conduct individually designed programs of physical treatment to improve function and reduce pain.
• Perform initial examinations and evaluate data to identify problems and diagnoses.
• Evaluate effects of interventions and adjust treatments for maximum benefit.
• Oversee and direct patient care provided by physical therapy assistants.
• Confer with patients and medical staff to plan and assess interventions.
• Review physician referrals and patient records to determine appropriate treatments.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects and recommend changes as needed.
• Maintain competency with the electronic medical record system for patient charting and billing.
• Maintain current California PT license and BLS certification.

Education

California Physical Therapist License

BLS certification

Job description

Job Title: PT
Location: Lake Isabella, California
Schedule: 7:00AM - 5:00PM x 4
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $59 - $63/hr

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a PT for a temporary assignment in Lake Isabella, California. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a PT:

• See patients in acute, outpatient, skilled nursing facility, and emergency department settings
• Plan, prepare, and conduct individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction
• Perform and document initial examinations, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention
• Evaluate the effects of interventions at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit
• Administer manual exercises and therapeutic modalities to increase patient strength and reduce or prevent deformity and disability
• Oversee and direct patient care provided by physical therapy assistants, ensuring quality and continuity of care
• Assist patients in reaching their maximum performance and functional level while helping them adapt to physical limitations
• Confer with patients, medical practitioners, and other appropriate personnel to plan, implement, and assess the effectiveness of intervention programs
• Review physician referrals and patient medical records to determine appropriate diagnoses and necessary physical therapy treatments
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects and recommend changes to physician as needed
• Perform appropriate assessments and reassessments on all patients, including pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and general patient populations
• Assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation and make appropriate physician contact for intervention
• Formulate teaching plans based on identified learning needs and evaluate effectiveness of learning, including family in teaching as appropriate
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of all rehabilitation services modalities
• Interact professionally with patients and families and involve them in the formation of the plan of care
• Coordinate and direct patient care to ensure patient needs are met and hospital policy is followed
• Train nursing and other hospital staff as well as departmental staff utilizing on-the-job training when requested
• Maintain competency with the required electronic medical record system for patient charting and billing
• Study current trends and developments in rehabilitative medicine through current literature and professional society resources
• Maintain standards of professional society procedures and ethical behavior
• Participate in operational aspects of the department and support performance improvement initiatives
• Contribute to Quality Improvement (QI) activities
• Participate in infection control procedures, equipment training, and adhere to safety and fire safety programs
• Maintain current California Physical Therapist License
• Maintain current BLS certification

Benefits for a PT:

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.