Per Diem Licensed Physical Therapist

EDENCARE HOME HEALTH AGENCY; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

EDENCARE HOME HEALTH AGENCY in Alameda, CA seeks a licensed physical therapist to join a compassionate healthcare team. You will assess patients recovering from surgery or injury and design effective treatment plans to reduce pain and improve mobility.

You will collaborate with other clinicians, maintain accurate records, and stay current with the latest therapy techniques. A DPT, NPTE, and active California license are required, with prior patient care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• NPTE must be passed.
• Current state license to practice in the state you reside in
• Bachelor's degree or higher and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and observational skills
• Experience with patients in a healthcare setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtain advice from and work together with other healthcare professionals
• Generate therapy plans that incorporate a variety of strategies to fit the needs of each patient
• Review the data gathered from the patient's tests and examinations, then make recommendations based on your findings
• Ensure that patient care records are correct, and adhere to all regulations and guidelines
• Talk to patients and assess their physical condition including any injuries or mobility issues

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Patient interaction

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

If you're a licensed physical therapist interested in joining a team of compassionate healthcare professionals, you might be a great fit for our team. You will work with people who have trouble moving because of surgery or an injury and create a plan for effective treatment. This position is in charge of delivering physical therapy treatments to patients to help them feel less pain and move around better as well as developing their health and fitness plans. Our ideal candidate must be able to manage different types of patient issues while staying current on the most recent techniques and methods for treatment. This position requires a doctorate degree in physical therapy and current state licensure. Responsibilities:

• Obtain advice from and work together with other healthcare professionals
• Generate therapy plans that incorporate a variety of strategies to fit the needs of each patient
• Review the data gathered from the patient's tests and examinations, then make recommendations based on your findings
• Ensure that patient care records are correct, and adhere to all regulations and guidelines
• Talk to patients and assess their physical condition including any injuries or mobility issues

Qualifications:

• Passage of the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) is required for this position
• Must have a current state license to practice in the state you reside in
• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Must have exceptional analytical skills, communication skills, and observational skills
• We prefer candidates with some previous experience working directly with patients in a healthcare setting

Compensation: $110 - $130 hourly