Physical Therapist- Per Diem

Driftwood Healthcare Center Santa Cruz; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401 K

PTO

Job summary

Driftwood Healthcare Center Santa Cruz in California seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat residents with temporary or long-term physical disabilities. You will relieve pain, restore function, and promote healing through exercise, heat, ultrasound, massage, and other modalities.

Under physician orders, you’ll assess neuromuscular/musculoskeletal problems, plan and administer therapy, and maintain comprehensive patient records while educating families and caregivers on

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Physical Therapy.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy in California.
• Covid-19 vaccine required.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans and administers treatment to patients within scope of practice and plan of care.
• Interprets tests for muscle strength, ROM, and endurance.
• Provides direct resident treatment per established plan of care.
• Educates patients and caregivers on devices and home use.
• Maintains patient records and documents per regulations.
• Conducts home assessments to support discharge planning.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Caregiver education

Education

BSc or MSc 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

Medical

Dental

401 K

PTO

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