Full Time Physical Therapist

1 Legacy Healthcare Recruiters; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist to join their team in California. The role involves evaluating and treating various patients while collaborating closely with other health professionals. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and relevant licensure, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing patient care and recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or foreign equivalent required.
• Licensure or completion of exams in Physical Therapy necessary.
• Experience with geriatrics and outpatient therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients within 24 hours of physician referral.
• Develop treatment plans and communicate with rehabilitation team.
• Document all patient interactions and maintain billing information.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Documentation

Communication

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 patient's 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 patient’s physical abilities analyzing rehabilitation goals; consult with rehab team in order to coordinate the most effective physical therapy program.

Organizational Relationships: Supervises: Responsible for the care delivered by PTAs, Rehab Technician.

- Evaluate patients/residents within 24 hrs of physician referral.

- Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physician, and treat patients/residents according to 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 patient/resident’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program.

- Secure necessary durable medical equipment for patients/residents to facilitate independence in mobility: i.e. orthoses, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.

- Submits logs and all billing information on a timely basis.

- Reports any problem areas/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.

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Qualifications

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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