Physical Therapist

Family Health Centers of San Diego; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Family Health Centers of San Diego is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide evaluation and treatment for adult patients with mobility, motor control and musculoskeletal disorders at multiple San Diego County sites.

The position requires at least 2 years of experience, California PT licensure, CPR/BLS, and bilingual English-Spanish is preferred; travel within the county may be required. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
• California State licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Current CPR/BLS (or ACLS/ATLS) required.
• Bilingual English-Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats adults with mobility, motor control and musculoskeletal disorders.
• Communicates with Referral, Case Management, Care Coordination, and Scheduling staff.
• Provides home program activities to ensure carryover to home environment.
• Oversees Physical Therapy Assistants to ensure safe, effective care.
• Documents thoroughly in accordance with department standards and insurance requirements.
• Treats patients at multiple clinic sites and in home settings as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Education

CA Physical Therapist license

Job description

## Physical TherapistApply: El Cajon FHC - San Diego, CA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R0023250**For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.**FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy.Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management. The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.Family Health Centers of San Diego is looking for a Physical Therapist to provide evaluation and treatment for adult patients with a variety of mobility, motor control and musculoskeletal disorders. **Responsibilities:*** Communicates regularly with Referral, Case Management, Care Coordination, and Scheduling staff. Makes recommendations and follows through with referrals to outside agencies when appropriate.* Communicates with patients and/or parents/caregivers regarding evaluation results, treatment plan and goals. Provides home program activities to patients and/or parents/caregivers to ensure carryover to the home environment. Engages patients and/or parents/caregivers in treatment sessions.* Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements.* Consults with Physicians, allied health professionals, and other team members. Participates in case conferencing meeting and in program planning meetings. Facilitates training and presentations for staff, patients, and parents/caregivers when applicable.* Evaluates patients referred for physical therapy, physical therapy consultation, and/or early intervention services (for pediatric assignments). Performs evaluation according to each patient's needs, physician recommendations, and specific program guidelines/protocols.* Monitors and manages own schedule. Communicates with scheduling staff to keep schedule full.* Provides appropriate oversight and supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants as necessary. Ensures that services being provided by the Physical Therapy Assistants are safe, effective, and efficient. Determines when expertise and decision-making capability of the Physical Therapy Assistants requires that the Physical Therapist personally renders physical therapy interventions and when it may be appropriate to utilize the Physical Therapy Assistant.* Provides treatment at different clinic sites, off-sites, or patient homes based on caseload and department needs. Plans effectively for efficient use of time and resources when providing home visits.* Provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice. Designs an appropriate and effective treatment plan and work within scope of practice at all times. Monitors progress of treatment goals through periodic observations and assessments. Conducts re-evaluations when indicated.* Performs other duties as assigned. **Requirements:*** At least 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist required.* California State licensure as a Physical Therapist.* Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training.* Bilingual English-Spanish is preferred.* Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Requires an active Class C California driver's license, proof of liability insurance at $100,000, on vehicle used. No more than 2 points in past 12 months; No suspensions in last 2 years for moving violations; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving within 5 years. No license revocation in 7 years. **Rewards:*** Job type: Regular Full-Time* Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits* Retirement Plan with Employer Match* Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays* Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance* Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:$100,000.00 - $128,103.00Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: *FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)*FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.