Physical Therapist- Full Time

Creekside Healthcare Center; San Pablo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIGN ON BONUS

401K

PTO

Medical

Dental

Job summary

Creekside Healthcare Center is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to evaluate and treat residents and patients with physical disabilities. The PT uses exercise, heat, ultrasound, massage, and other therapies to relieve pain and restore function.

Under physician orders, the PT will assess, plan and administer treatments, maintain records, and educate patients and families. CA licensure and Covid vaccination are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Physical Therapy.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy per CA state.
• Covid-19 vaccination required.
• Must comply with California Covid mandate.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans and administers treatment to patients.
• Interprets tests for muscle strength, ROM, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency.
• Provides direct resident treatment per care plan.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in use of mobility devices.
• Maintains patient records.
• Devises tools and treatments for patient needs.
• Performs home assessments to ensure safe discharge.
• Completes required forms per policy and regulations.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

Bachelor or Master in Physical Therapy

Job description

SUMMARY

Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long term physical disabilities to relieve pain, restore function, and promote healing by applying the therapeutic properties of exercise, heat, ultrasound, massage and other forms of treatment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Under a physician’s order, performs the following within scope of practice and federal guidelines:

• Evaluates, plans and administers treatment to patients with problems related to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems.
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements for muscle strength, coordination, range of motion, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
• Provides direct resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care.
• Instructs patients, families, and caregivers in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and other devices.
• Maintains patient records.
• Devises special tools and treatment for the specific needs of patients.
• Conducts home assessments as appropriate to ensure discharge of residents to a safe environment.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy.
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy issued by State’s Board of Allied Health Professionals.
• Covid 19 vacine required
• Must be in compliance with the state of California Covid mandate

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May provide onsite supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, and provisional physical therapists per state practice guidelines.

Benefits

• *SIGN ON BONUS*
• 401K
• PTO
• Medical
• Dental

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.