Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District (BVCHD); Big Bear Lake (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, direct and administer medically prescribed therapy in hospital and outpatient settings. You will restore function and help patients reach maximum performance while collaborating with PTAs and providing education to patients and families.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, documenting treatment, and participating in department quality and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association accredited training program.
• Current California Physical Therapy license.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient/client care and assessment per established guidelines.
• Maintains accurate documentation of treatment, reports and charges.
• Develops individualized care plans and evaluates treatment effectiveness.
• Educates patients and families, and trains caregivers for post-discharge management.
• Assists with staff orientation and acts as supervisor in absence of the assigned supervisor.
• Participates in Performance Improvement, Infection Control, Safety and Education programs.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist in California

APTA-accredited PT program

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy

SHIFT: 10 Hour Shifts

POSITION SUMMARY

Evaluates, plans, directs and administers medically prescribed physical therapy programs in the hospital and outpatient settings, to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part. Assists patient to reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities. The Physical Therapist also assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and may be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual. Performs administrative duties and participates in department Performance Improvement, Infection Control, Safety and Education programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides patient/client care and assessment in accordance with established practice/departmental guidelines.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and correct application of clinical techniques, procedures and programs for clinical setting and patient populations served.
• Develops an accurate individualized plan of care. Goals are feasible based upon findings and patient/family expectations. Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and revises as necessary. Documents patient treatment, reports and charges daily.
• Provides patient/family education and training, trains patient and/or primary caregiver in post discharge management. Plans and attends patient/family meetings.
• Adapts conventional therapeutic techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises/activity.
• Accountability for compliance with laws, regulations, and policies to demonstrate ethical behavior.
• All other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) REQUIRED

• Graduate of the American Physical Therapy Association accredited training program.
• Current California Physical Therapy license.
• BLS certification.

Education Preferred

• Clinical Specialty as defined/awarded by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Minimum Experience REQUIRED

• New Graduates/Physical Therapist License Applicant (PTLA) will be considered.

Experience Preferred

• Experience in acute care, skilled nursing facility, outpatient and/or sub-acute settings preferred.

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District

Equal Opportunity Employer