Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Encore Wellness Therapy; Downey, Fullerton, Whittier (CA, CA, CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem shift coverage (W-2)

Shift hours 7:30am–4:30pm / 8:00am–5:0

401(k) eligibility after 90 days

Job summary

Encore Wellness is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist in Downey, CA to evaluate and treat primarily geriatric patients with orthopedic, neurological, and medical problems. You will complete required documentation, including an initial evaluation, daily progress notes, physician progress notes, home exercise programs, and billing information.

Our shifts are 7:30am–4:30pm or 8:00am–5:00pm, covering all three Southern California locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-approved Physical Therapy program or equivalent.
• California Physical Therapy license or license eligible; CPR (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of two years’ outpatient clinic experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations assessing ROM, strength, sensation, and gait.
• Identify problems and set realistic treatment goals.
• Use modalities with clear indications/contraindications.
• Develop exercise programs to improve ROM, strength, function, and reduce pain.
• Treat geriatric patients with orthopedic, neurological, or medical issues.
• Maintain up-to-date records: eval, progress notes, physician reports, home programs.
• Maintain strong patient relations and adapt communication to patient needs.
• Coordinate with PT Aide to meet productivity targets.
• Willing to cover shifts at all three Southern California locations.

Skills

Geriatric care

Orthopedic care

Neurological care

Documentation integrity

Patient communication

Education

APTA-approved PT program

CA PT license or eligible

BLS certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Downey - Downey, CA 90240Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $60.00 - $70.00 HourlyPhysical Therapist – Per Diem

Encore Wellness is the nation's leading physical therapy, fitness, and wellness company. Our range of services includes outpatient and mobile physical therapy, customized fitness programs, group exercise classes, balance and fall prevention classes, and wellness education. These services are provided at our 9 centers located in California, Nevada, and Arizona.

We also serve seniors nationwide with our virtual Wellness Everywhere program. Our facilities offer the latest equipment and clinically supervised fitness instruction for mature adults. Encore Wellness changes lives by helping mature adults achieve greater wellness and lasting independence.

We are actively recruiting for a Per Diem Physical Therapist to join our passionate team in California. The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating primarily geriatric patients with orthopedic, neurological, and medical problems. They are also responsible for completing the required documentation, including an initial evaluation, daily progress notes, physician progress notes, home exercise programs, and billing information.

Our mission at Encore Wellness is to improve the lives of seniors through wellness. As our physical therapist, you will positively impact thousands of lives by providing exceptional therapy care to our clients' senior population surrounding your clinic.

What you do:

• Performs an effective evaluation by accurately assessing ROM, strength, sensation, and functional status, including gait
• Identifies problems that can be addressed with treatment and sets realistic goals for the patient
• Demonstrates good working knowledge of modalities, including indications and contraindications for use
• Utilizes your knowledge of exercise programming as a strategy to provide appropriate improvement of ROM, strength, functional status, and decreasing pain
• Capable of working with geriatric patients with orthopedic, neurological, or medical problems
• Keeps accurate, up-to-date records in patient's chart, including initial evaluation, daily progress notes, physician progress reports, and home programs
• Routinely exhibits good patient relations skills
• Ability to provide exceptional communications by adjusting approach or tone as needed based upon patient needs
• Ability to use time management and effective use of a PT Aide to meet or exceed productivity needs
• Be willing to cover shifts at all 3 Southern California locations

What you know:

• Graduate of APTA - approved Physical Therapy program, or equivalent.
• CPR certification (BLS), California Physical Therapy license or license eligible, National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
• Minimum of two years’ experience treating in an outpatient clinic

What will make you exceptional:

• Alignment with our values and passion for senior care
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and in a team environment
• Prior experience in effectively using a PT Aide
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus

What we offer:

• Per Diem shift coverage as a W-2 employee for coverage as needed
• Only commit to shifts that you can cover
• Shift coverages are 7:30am-4:30pm and 8a – 5p weekdays only
• Competitive hourly rate dependent on your experience ($60-70/hr)
• 401(k) Eligibility following 90 Days

Background checks and drug screening are part of our employment process.

At Encore, “We are W.A.R.R.I.O.R.S for our members – championing their health, independence, and joy in aging. We are also warriors for ourselves – committed to our own wellness so we can lead with purpose, compassion, and strength in everything we do.”