Physical Therapist (1036)

WHITE POINT CARE CENTER LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WHITE POINT CARE CENTER LLC in San Pedro, CA is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitative services to residents. You will collaborate with staff and physicians, document progress, and adhere to policies; requires CPR, licensure, and ability to lift 50 pounds; LTC experience preferred.

This is a full-time role in a long-term care setting, focusing on rehabilitation and patient education.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist with active licensure is required.
• 1-2 years of long-term care experience preferred.
• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks as needed.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience supervising staff or responsibilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents and provide treatment and rehabilitative services.
• Utilize physical therapy modalities and exercise plans.
• Monitor and document resident progress and responses to treatment.
• Collaborate with Rehabilitation Director, PT Assistants, Physicians and staff.
• Adhere to facility policies and documentation standards.

Skills

CPR Certification

Licensed Physical Therapist

Observation & Evaluation

Documentation

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: San Pedro, CA 90732

Salary Range: $60.00 - $65.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

REPORTING: The Physical Therapist reports to the Director of Rehabilitation

JOB DUTIES:

• Basic knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.
• Provides assessment, treatment, and rehabilitative services to patients who have experienced injury or disability disease. Provides residents with exercises.
• Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice.
• Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, discusses observations with staff, Physical Therapy Assistant, Physician, and Director of Rehabilitation.
• Responsible for the monitoring and documentation of resident treatment and response.
• Assists with formulation of a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and assesses effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate, staff and physician is apprised of conclusions.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Adheres to facility's Policy and Procedure.

QualificationsREQUIREMENTS:

1. CPR Certification (required).
2. Licensed Physical Therapy Therapist (required).
3. 1-2 years experience in long term care preferred.
4. Good physical and mental health.
5. Must be able to perform any physical requirement of the position which includes lifting dead weight or unassisted weight of 50 pounds.
6. Is capable of following oral and written instructions.
7. Have training, knowledge and experience which allows for general supervision of responsibilities.