Physical Therapist

Ventura Orthopedics Inc.; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Orthopedics in California seeks a licensed Physical or Occupational Therapist to supervise clinic operations, oversee therapy aides and students, and coordinate patient services across Ventura Orthopedics locations.

You will plan and carry out individualized therapy programs, document prognosis and progress in eCW, and work with HR and Therapy Manager to recruit staff, manage budgets, and ensure quality patient care and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Accredited physical or occupational therapy program completed.
• Active California license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Recent continuing education in PT or OT per licensing requirements.
• Fundamental understanding of health care policies, including regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise therapy aides and staff to ensure efficient clinic operation and quality customer service.
• Plan and carry out individually designed therapy programs to restore, improve or maintain function.
• Document prognosis, treatment and progress in eCW.
• Coordinate with physicians and clinic managers across Ventura Orthopedics locations.
• Attend Therapy meetings and communicate progress to management and staff.
• Develop annual budgets with department manager to ensure proper provision of clinical care.

Skills

Physiological Knowledge

Health Promotion

Safe Environment

Motivating Others

Legal Compliance

Quality Focus

Bedside Manner

Clinical Skills

Pain Management

Persistence

Energy Level

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Professional Appearance

Education

Accredited physical or occupational therapy program

Active California license in good standing

Current CPR certification

Continuing education in PT or OT

Understanding healthcare policies and regulations

Job description

Overall Responsibility

Responsibilities include supervising, assisting with the planning and coordinating the operations of the clinic to include: Supervising therapy aides, PTAs and students (as applicable) in monitoring delivery of patient services and acting as liaison with patients, physicians and staff within the clinic and throughout Ventura Orthopedics locations.

Therapist Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitor delivery of patient services to include regular review of patient activity to forecast and prepare for all changes needed or impacted by patient load, staffing levels, government regulations and policies. Must be current with all payer requirements and policies.
• In conjunction with HR and Therapy Manager and Director, recruit, supervise and direct all staff to ensure efficient clinic operation and quality customer service while embodying the mission statement and promoting the culture of Ventura Orthopedics.
• Provide routine input for the review of staff performance.
• Maintain clinic physical space, including equipment.
• Work with department manager to develop annual budget items to insure proper provision of clinical care.
• Routinely attend Therapy meetings.
• Consistently communicate with Therapy clinic managers, Director of Therapy, CEO, Administration staff, Physicians and Medical clinic managers to ensure quality patient experience.
• Participate in special projects, as needed, which may require reviewing and analyzing information, identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Perform and document an initial exam.
• Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of therapy to restore, improve or maintain function, alleviate pain and progress to independence of exercise program.
• Identify and document functional goals, anticipated progress and plans for re-evaluation and discharge.
• Confer with patient, family and referring practitioner to properly plan and oversee patient treatment and progress.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures and exercises to be continued at home.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response and progress via eCW in a timely manner. Maintain MD prescription, as needed.

Requirements

Skills and Attributes

• Physiological Knowledge, Health Promotion and Maintenance
• Creating a Safe, Effective Environment
• Motivating Others
• Legal Compliance
• Quality Focus
• Bedside Manner
• Clinical Skills
• Pain Management
• Persistence
• Energy Level
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Strong sense of customer/patient service
• Follow dress code and professional appearance

Education and/or Experience

• Must have completed an accredited physical or occupational therapy education program and passed the required licensure exam.
• Must possess an active California license, in good standing.
• Must possess current CPR certification.
• Participation in recent continuing education programs related to PT or OT, per licensing requirements.
• Fundamental understanding of health care policies, including, but not limited to, government regulations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Physical or Occupational Therapy License
• Current CPR Certification
• Current TB