Physical Therapist — $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Rockport Healthcare Services; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services in Fresno, CA seeks a full-time Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care in the therapy department and support related activities. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible applicants.

You will evaluate and treat patients, develop plans of care, supervise PT assistants, document outcomes, and collaborate with physicians and families to improve rehabilitation results. Experience in geriatric rehab is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred.
• Experience in adult neurological, cardiac, or general rehabilitation preferred.
• Current Physical Therapist license/registration and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients and document services in medical records.
• Develop effective plan of treatment and obtain physician approvals.
• Supervise PT assistants and aides in direct patient care per facility policy.
• Communicate patient progress with supervisor and interdisciplinary team.
• Instruct families and nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Interview patients/families regarding function and recovery expectations.
• Document outcomes with objective measurable goals and maintain compliance.

Skills

PT evaluation

Supervision of staff

Physical modalities

Prosthetic/orthotic devices

Medical terminology

Patient communication

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services in Fresno, CA seeks a full-time Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care in the therapy department and support related activities. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible applicants.

You will evaluate and treat patients, develop plans of care, supervise PT assistants, document outcomes, and collaborate with physicians and families to improve rehabilitation results. Experience in geriatric rehab is preferred.