Physical Therapist

Brookside Care Center; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus for FT

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefit

Job summary

Brookside Care Center is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our in-house therapy team in Stockton, CA. The PT will perform treatments to help patients recover, develop personalized plans, and teach exercises to improve mobility and reduce pain.

The role reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services and requires active state licensure. You will supervise PT assistants and rehab aides, maintain records, and collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Ability to supervise and support physical therapist assistants and rehab aides.
• Experience developing individualized treatment plans and using evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries.
• Develop personalized treatment plans and teach patients exercise techniques.
• Maintain patient records and document progress and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with the rehab team and other health professionals to optimize care.
• Provide consultation to patients and families and communicate progress to supervisors.

Job description

Brookside Care Center has openings to join an in-house Therapy Team as a Physical Therapist

What Sets Us Apart

We are an in-house, close-knit therapy team who addresses patient needs and collaborates well with our IDT. Our team has a family feel and all members are appreciated, seen, and heard.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• $$$ 5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FT! $$$
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefit

Principal Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist performs treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. Their main duties include using various treatment techniques to develop personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications to relieve pain and increase mobility and teaching patients exercise techniques to improve their health.

This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. Review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plan
• Coach patient and teach them therapeutic massage to ease patients' pain and provide stimulation to promote healing
• Maintain patient record by keeping track of goals
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assesses patient's progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy. Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct.
• Active State Licensure