Full Time Physical Therapist

1 Legacy Healthcare Recruiters; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of rehabilitation services is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients while collaborating with a healthcare team in a compassionate setting. This role involves developing treatment plans and maintaining documentation, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. A Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a current license are required.

Qualifications

• Current license or recent completion of exams.
• Experience in rehabilitative settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients/residents within 24 hours of referral.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of patient care.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Skilled Nursing Facility: A leading provider of rehabilitation services for the elderly with many locations throughout the country. Our dedicated professionals are committed to enhancing our patients' quality of life with passion and integrity.

Job Description

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 & implementation, and discharge planning. Tests patients' physical abilities, analyzes rehabilitation goals, and consults with the rehab team to coordinate the most effective physical therapy program.

Organizational Relationships: Supervises: Responsible for the care delivered by PTAs and Rehab Technicians.

• Evaluate patients/residents within 24 hours of physician referral.
• Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physicians, then treat patients/residents according to the physician’s treatment plan.
• Communicate regularly with supervisors, other members of the rehabilitation team, and nursing staff regarding the patient’s treatment plan, progress, and prognosis.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, 14-day progress reports to physicians, and discharge summaries per policy and procedure.
• Instruct patients’/residents’ families or nursing staff in maintenance programs.
• Secure necessary durable medical equipment such as orthoses, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars to facilitate independence in mobility.
• Submit logs and billing information in a timely manner.
• Report any problems with equipment or areas within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
• Comply with the State Licensing Board of Arizona, Title 22, CMS, and Arizona Labor Board Guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please feel free to pass this Job Description along to anyone who might be a good fit! Contact: 559-412-0540.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification: Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Physical Therapy and a current license or recently completed your exams.

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