Dynamic Physical Therapist – Geriatric & Neuro Rehab

Novato Healthcare Center; Novato (CA); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Novato Healthcare Center seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care and contribute to excellent rehab outcomes. The role involves patient evaluations, treatment planning with physician approvals, and supervising assistants in daily therapies.

The therapist will document thoroughly, collaborate with the rehab team, and engage families to support recovery. Ongoing professional development is encouraged, with a focus on safety and quality care.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of physical therapy evaluation & treatments.
• Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides.
• Understanding of physical modalities used in Physical Therapy.
• Knowledge of prosthetic/orthotic devices and assistive tools.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work with all patient types and conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Perform accurate, comprehensive patient evaluations.
• Develop effective plan of treatment and obtain physician approvals.
• Supervise PTAs/therapists and/or aides in direct patient care.
• Communicate patient progress with supervisor and interdisciplinary team.
• Instruct families and nursing staff in follow-up programs.
• Interview patients and families re functioning and recovery expectations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical resources and best practices.

Kenntnisse

PT evaluation

Supervise staff

Physical modalities

Prosthetic/orthotic knowledge

Medical terminology

Patient diversity

Verbal & written communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

Novato Healthcare Center seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care and contribute to excellent rehab outcomes. The role involves patient evaluations, treatment planning with physician approvals, and supervising assistants in daily therapies.

The therapist will document thoroughly, collaborate with the rehab team, and engage families to support recovery. Ongoing professional development is encouraged, with a focus on safety and quality care.