Physical Therapist for Physical Therapy Clinic

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists in La Mesa, CA is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist to join outpatient facilities. The role includes orthopedic rehab, patient evaluations and treatments, and EMR use.

You will supervise clinical staff, coordinate with physicians, and ensure compliance with California PT Board continuing education requirements. A BS is required; a Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy is preferred; active CA PT license is required.

Qualifications

• BS degree required; Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
• Experience in orthopedic rehabilitation.
• Active and current Physical Therapy license.

Responsibilities

• The direction of patient care.
• Direction and supervision of clinical and administrative staff concerning patient care following the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Communicate with physicians and other practitioners regarding patient issues.

Skills

Orthopedic rehab

Clinical supervision

Patient care

EMR proficiency

Education

BS

Masters in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PT2 - La Mesa - La Mesa, CA 91942

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Works directly with Orthopedic Surgeons in outpatient physical therapy facilities. Post-op protocol-driven patient-centered rehab.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The direction of patient care.
• Direction and supervision of clinical and administrative staff concerning patient care following the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Communicate with physicians and other practitioners regarding patient issues.

RESPONSIBLE TO

• Site Manager and Director of Physical Therapy

CLINIC DUTIES

• Perform Physical Therapy Evaluations and treatments.
• Proficiency with use of current EMR
• Perform objective measurements, including but not limited to psychometric, isometric, and functional.
• Perform and/or participate in functional capacity examinations and work conditioning.
• Perform Patient Care Conference (PCC) and maintain patient chart management.
• Direct supervision of patients in conditioning program via physical therapy aide and physical therapist assistant.
• Direct supervision of all clinical staff as per the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Supervise patient scheduling.
• Development and maintenance of patient education program.
• Oversee and interact with physicians and nurse practitioners. Provide motivation, education, guidance, and support to patients.
• Resolve and maintain quality of care issues.
• Treatment time and billing.
• Patient scheduling and patient flow issues.
• Public relations.
• Patient and referral source dilemmas as they arise
• Assist in clinical training as necessary including Aide competency list
• Schedule meetings as necessary with the Site Manager and administration to discuss progress and future goals.
• Maintain current knowledge of professional related literature and comply with California Physical Therapy Board continuing education requirements.
• Attend seminars/training/meetings as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

BS, preferred Masters in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Experience

• Orthopedic Rehabilitation.
• Experience in active care, clinical exercise experience preferred.

Licenses

• Active and current Physical Therapy license.