Full Time Physical Therapist

1 Legacy, Inc; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

1 Legacy, Inc is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist in Alameda, California. The role involves evaluating and treating patients, maintaining documentation, and developing treatment plans with physician collaboration.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a current license. Responsibilities include supervising PTAs, communicating with the rehab team, and ensuring compliance with California guidelines.

Interested applicants can contact the provided phone number for more details.

Qualifications

• Current license or recently completed exams for Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients/residents within 24 hours of physician referral.
• Develop treatment plans and obtain physician approval.
• Communicate with rehabilitation team and nursing staff.
• Record evaluations, treatment notes, and progress reports.
• Instruct families or nursing staff on maintenance programs.
• Secure necessary durable medical equipment for patients.
• Submit logs and billing information on time.
• Report issues to supervisors immediately.
• Comply with California State Licensing Board guidelines.
• Supervise PTAs and Rehab Technicians.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or foreign equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients/residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Provides Physical Therapy services including treatment planning and implementation, and discharge planning. Tests patients’ physical abilities analyzing rehabilitation goals; consults with the rehab team to coordinate the most effective physical therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients/residents within 24 hours of physician referral.
• Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from the referring physician and treat patients/residents according to the physician’s treatment plan.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor, other members of the rehabilitation team, and nursing staff on the patient’s treatment plan, progress, and prognosis.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, 14‑day progress report to the physician, and discharge summaries per policy and procedure.
• Instruct patients/residents’ families or nursing staff in the maintenance program.
• Secure necessary durable medical equipment for patients/residents to facilitate independence in mobility (orthoses, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, grab bars).
• Submit logs and all billing information on a timely basis.
• Report any problem areas or equipment within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
• Comply with the State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board Guidelines.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Supervise PTAs and Rehab Technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Physical Therapy and a current license or recently completed exams.

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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