Physical Therapist

Anaheim Regional Medical Center; Whittier (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Anaheim Regional Medical Center is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist to perform patient evaluation, plan and direct physical therapy as prescribed by a physician. The role involves supervising PTA and Rehab Aide, coordinating care, and ensuring discharge planning is integrated into treatment.

The ideal candidate will have a CA PT license, graduation from an AMA/APTA-approved PT program, and BLS certification, contributing to high-quality patient outcomes in a hospital setting.

Formación

• Graduation from a school of Physical Therapy approved by the CMA and APTA.
• CA Physical Therapy license is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluates patients using specialized testing procedures and data from the medical record.
• Manages the plan of care through consultation with MD; sets goals and develops treatment plans.
• Evaluates patient's equipment needs and incorporates discharge planning into treatment planning.
• Supervises and directs the PTA and Rehab Aide.

Conocimientos

Patient evaluation

Plan of care development

Supervision of PTA

Educación

PT degree from AMA/APTA-approved program

CA Physical Therapy license

Herramientas

BLS certification

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The Staff Physical Therapist will be directly involved in patient evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. The Staff Physical Therapist reports to the Lead Physical Therapist and/or Director of Rehabilitation Services. The Staff Physical Therapist will also assist patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, by providing effective, efficient, and quality care for the patient. The Physical Therapist will coordinate, delegate and supervise assigned supportive staff (PTA, PT Aide).

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients by utilizing specialized testing procedures and skills, incorporating data from the medical record and assessing. Manages the plan of care through consultation with MD. Set goals and develop appropriate treatment plans as determined from the outcome of the assessments. Evaluates patient's equipment needs. Incorporates discharge planning into treatment planning. Provides supervision and direction for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and Rehab Aide.

Qualifications

• - Graduation from a school of Physical Therapy approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association
• - CA Physical Therapy license
• - BLS certification