Physical Therapist I - Outpatient FT Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. In this autonomous role, you will evaluate patients and develop tailored treatment plans to help individuals reach their full potential. You will perform a variety of treatments aimed at enhancing patients' functional abilities while maintaining clinical records and collaborating with healthcare professionals. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to program development and provide education to patients and their families. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives through physical therapy, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• Relevant experience in physical therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops treatment plans based on their needs.
• Maintains clinical records and reports changes in patient conditions.
• Instructs patients and caregivers on treatment regimens.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Physical Therapy Techniques

Clinical Record Maintenance

Patient Education

Peer Review

Program Development

Education

Bachelors in Physical Therapy

Job description

Under general supervision, evaluates patients, identifies problems, prepares and implements patient education and provides direct patient care to help the individual reach his/her potential. Position is autonomous for clinical provision of care in their area of practice within their scope and follows standards of care.

Core Competencies

1. Evaluates patients to obtain and interpret data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
2. Analyzes evaluation results to identify the patients major problems, establishes goals with the patient, and develops and adjusts treatment programs.
3. Performs treatments based on evaluation results aimed at increasing a patients functional level. This includes but is not limited to developing or restoring strength, coordination, endurance, range of motion, and motor skills, or relieving pain as well as applying physical agents such as heat, cold, electricity, light and water.
4. Maintains clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician changes in the patient's condition.
5. Instructs patients family/caregiver and other health care personnel in patient's treatment regimen when indicated and appropriate.
6. Performs peer review and participates in performance evaluation through level I therapists.
7. Participates in the planning and developing of existing and new programs, procedures and policies.
8. Supervises daily operation as needed.
9. Evaluates and makes positive suggestions for change in the environment.
10. Seeks supervisor/manager as appropriate.
11. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of physical therapy through attendance of seminars, workshops, lectures, individual research, and review of current literature, Shares knowledge with staff through in-services and clinical training.
12. Adheres to productivity standards established per area.
13. Demonstrates a cost conscious attitude in use of and ordering supplies and equipment.
14. Maintains medication security to authorized personnel only.

Education

Degree: Bachelors in Physical Therapy

Experience

Number of Years Experience: 0

Type of Experience: Relevant experience in physical therapy

License / Certification Requirements

PT license or Valid Physical Therapy license applicant status, BCLS or ACLS Certification

Compensation Range

$47.22 - $77.67/hr