Compassionate Rehab PT - Mobility & Gait Expert

Sweetwater Care; Chowchilla (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Palms Care Center in Chowchilla, CA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to help residents recover and rehabilitate after serious illness or injury. You will design and implement therapy plans to improve strength, mobility, and balance, and coordinate with other disciplines as needed.

Ideal candidates hold a PT license in California, a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, and prior long-term care experience.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
• Requires a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy; or Master’s degree in a PT-related field with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy; or Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Must have long-term care experience, preferred.
• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to help residents recover and rehabilitate from serious illness, injury, or medical events.
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning in evaluating data and developing a care plan.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy programs to restore and enhance performance.
• Identify need for and refer to other disciplines to address patient needs.
• Other duties may be assigned with or without notice.

Education

Master's in Physical Therapy

Master's in PT-related field with PT Bachelor's

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Palms Care Center in Chowchilla, CA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to help residents recover and rehabilitate after serious illness or injury. You will design and implement therapy plans to improve strength, mobility, and balance, and coordinate with other disciplines as needed.

Ideal candidates hold a PT license in California, a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, and prior long-term care experience.