Physical Therapist 1 or 2, Per Diem - Orthopaedics

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on providing exceptional care to a diverse patient population, from adolescents to geriatrics, in a fast-paced outpatient environment. Key responsibilities include patient evaluation, treatment planning, and maintaining productivity levels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in orthopaedic rehabilitation and excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with both patients and staff. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• More than 2 years of licensed PT experience qualifies for PT 2 title.
• Experience with orthopedic and neurologic conditions necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy care for patients in a fast-paced outpatient setting.
• Evaluate patients and document treatment in electronic medical records.

Skills

Orthopaedic rehabilitation

Communication skills

Decision-making

Patient care

Education

California Physical Therapy License

BCLS Certificate

Job description

Description

Seeking a Physical Therapist with strong background and clinical expertise in Orthopaedic rehabilitation with varying patient demographics from adolescents to geriatrics. Primary functions are to provide applicable physical therapy care for patients with various diagnoses in a fast-paced outpatient setting. Major duties include: patient evaluation and treatment, electronic medical record documentation, maintain expected productivity levels (including special assignments), special projects and duties as assigned. The primary function is patient care, unless otherwise specified. This candidate will be responsible for working with a physical therapist assistant and delegating patient caseloads as appropriate.

Salary range: 67.25-81.62 hourly

Qualifications

• Required: California Physical Therapy License or eligibility to work as such. Experience with orthopedic and neurologic conditions necessary to successfully navigate this position.
• More than 2 years of licensed PT experience qualifies for PT 2 title.
• Current BCLS Certificate.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff from varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Skill in making appropriate and effective decisions based on needs of the patient, priorities of the department, and the Medical Center and DepartmentPolicies and Procedures. Demonstrates ability to establish an appropriate treatment plan, select appropriate treatment techniques,assess the results based upon synthesis of all available information, and the patients' functional goals, with changes in the plan andtimely discharge as indicated.
• Ability to safely perform repetitive bending, stooping, sitting, squatting, walking, standing during 8-10 hr. day. Normal duties involvelifting (up to 35 pounds without equipment), transferring patients, and pushing wheelchairs up to 500 feet.
• Ability to assign and supervise the performance of appropriate treatment within the technical and legal capabilities of support personnel.