Physical Therapist

Pop-Up Talent; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Physical Therapist, where you'll play a vital role in restoring function and improving the quality of life for patients. This position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise in physical therapy will be valued. You'll be responsible for evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and administering various therapeutic techniques. With a competitive salary and a generous sign-on bonus, this opportunity is perfect for dedicated professionals looking to make a difference in healthcare. Embrace the chance to work in a supportive team and grow your career in a thriving medical practice.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Allowance

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Valid California Physical Therapy License or License Applicant required.

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate patients to determine treatment plans.
• Administer manual exercises and rehabilitation programs.
• Record treatment and progress in electronic medical records.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Rehabilitation Programs

Manual Therapy

Exercise Prescription

Education

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

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Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Pop-Up Talent

• We have multiple openings available: Burlingame, Stanford, Forster City, Alameda, Almaden, Willowglen, Los Gatos

SUMMARY:

• Plans and administers physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries or muscle, joint, or bone disease to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines and evaluates patients to determine the nature and extent of the disorder and treatment plan
• Review physician referrals and medical records, if applicable
• Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, and functional capacity, and records findings to develop or revise plan of care
• Plans and prepares a written treatment program based on the evaluation of patient data
• Treats acute and chronic injuries and related disabilities
• Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function and prescribes routine and corrective exercises
• Uses a variety of exercise techniques including neuromuscular reduction, PNF, PRE, endurance, and balance
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to perform various physical activities and use of assistive and supportive devices such as crutches and canes
• Instructs individualized rehabilitation programs including functional exercises, mobility and gait training
• Mobilizes and stretches soft tissues
• Applies or directs the application of modalities including but not limited to heat, cold, ultrasound, iontophoresis, electrotherapy, and hydrotherapy as needed to promote healing
• Instructs patients in correct body mechanics for activities of daily living and prevention of injury
• Tailors home exercise programs based on diagnosis, relevant critical pathways, and functional limitations
• Provides education and instruction to patients and their caregivers on the mechanism of injury, safety procedures, home exercise programs, self-care,e and injury prevention
• Refers patients as needed to appropriate medical specialists
• Evaluate the effects of treatment at various stages and adjust the plan of care to achieve maximum benefit
• Administers soft tissue and joint mobilization
• Records treatment, response, and progress in electronic medical records according to company policy
• Confers with physician or other practitioners to obtain additional information, revise plan of care, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care
• Communicates with healthcare team members, attorneys, insurance companies, or employers regarding patient progress, as allowed by law
• Instructs and directs work activities of physical therapy assistants, aides, and students
• Correctly completes documentation, charge sheets, progress reports, etc. in a timely manner
• Complies with all HIPAA rules and regulations and company policy and procedures
• Collaborates and cooperates with business office staff to ensure proper coding and administrative protocols are followed for the purposes of verification, authorization, billing, collections, and record requests

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program; Master's degree or equivalent

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical documents
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, healthcare providers, or members of the business community
• Ability to effectively present information to patients, their caregivers, small groups and/or healthcare providers

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Required Certificates, Licenses or Registrations:

• Valid California Physical Therapy License or License Applicant
• Valid CPR/AED certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, finger, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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