Physical Therapist

Healthcare Recruitment Services; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefits package

Health benefits (pets)

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

$10,000 sign on bonus

Up to $20,000 loan repayment

Job summary

Our client, a large publicly owned hospital in California, seeks an Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients recovering from injury or illness, and to devise individualized rehabilitation programs. Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 10-hour shifts; on-site work in Fresno.

Must hold a CA Physical Therapist license and BLS, with strong documentation and team coordination. The role emphasizes developing movement and functional ability, guiding patients and families,

Qualifications

• Licensed CA Physical Therapist with BLS.
• Ability to evaluate patient deficits and develop treatment plans.
• Experience with documenting progress and communicating with physicians.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and devise customized rehab plans.
• Perform therapy procedures and adjust plans as directed.
• Educate patients and families on care needs.
• Document progress timely and maintain records.
• Supervise aides and assistants.
• Coordinate with physicians for changes in plan.
• Ensure equipment and safety compliance.
• Pursue continuing education and in-services.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Patient education

Documentation

Team supervision

Education

CA Physical Therapist license

BLS certification

Job description

Our client is a large publicly owned Hospital in California. They are looking for a new Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist. The hospital offers

competitive pay ($50-75hr).

• outstanding benefits package
• generous health benefits (including insurance for your pets)
• paid time off
• relocation assistance
• $10,000 sign on bonus
• up to $20,000 loan repayment

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 10hr shifts.

The Physical Therapist provides a variety of medical services to help individuals who have been injured or physically affected by illness to recover or improve function. A Physical Therapist must be able to evaluate a patient's condition and devise a customized physical rehabilitation and treatment plan. The Physical Therapist's goal is to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability, in order to maximize quality of life.

License /Certification

Required: CA Physical Therapist license BLS

Administers standard formal evaluations as appropriate based on factors such as patient age, diagnosis, and clinical information from chart review and/or patient/family interview. Able to evaluate patient deficits without formal measures when patient is unable to participate with formal testing.

Completes documentation in a timely manner, with clear indications of progress towards functional goals.

Plans individual treatment program following physician’s orders.

Performs therapy treatment procedures as indicated and safely.

Provides instruction to team regarding patients functional needs as needed.

Contacts physician for changes in treatment plan and program.

Trains patient and/or patient’s family/caregiver regarding patients care need during functional daily activities.

Secures equipment for patients use in all settings, and makes necessary fitting adjustments.

Supervises aides and assistants in completion of assigned tasks.

Participates in continuing education to remain current in new treatment procedures, active in providing in-services to department staff.

Meets or exceeds requirements for the given practice settings set forth by appropriate regulatory bodies (Joint Commission, CDPH, CMS, etc.).