Physical Therapist (PT)

Hilltop Health Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Angels Nursing Center in Los Angeles is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join our in-house therapy team. Flexible scheduling and a supportive, patient-focused environment await you, with telehealth options available.

You will plan, delegate and provide safe physical therapy interventions, supervise assistants, communicate changes in residents' conditions, and help develop individualized treatment plans while maintaining documentation and compliance with state requirements.

Qualifications

• Current physical therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities

Responsibilities

• Plan, delegate and provide safe and competent physical therapy interventions as ordered by physician
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and students in accordance with licensure requirements
• Provide accurate and timely billing records and supervise clinical documentation
• Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information
• Screen residents to assess needs and safety and provide recommendations for care and safety updates

Skills

Current PT practices & regulations

Education

Graduate of accredited PT program

Active Physical Therapy License

Job description

Seeking aPRN Physical Therapistto join thein-houseteam atAngels Nursing Center. Flexible scheduling! Supportive, patient-focused therapy team & administrator to work beside! Telehealth options as well.

The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapist (PT) is to plan, delegate and provide safe and competent physical therapy interventions as ordered by physician. In this role, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

Training/Education:

• Provide physical therapy assessments, as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client’s independence and functioning

• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, provisional licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards

• Identify need to make referrals to other disciplines to address comprehensive care needs of the client

• Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Physical Therapy standards of practice

• Communicate changes in resident’s condition

• Provide accurate and timely billing records and supervise supporting clinical documentation

• Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information

Department Duties:

• Perform screening rounds as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation to assess for client needs and environmental safety

• Provide recommendations to Director of Rehab and other team members opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other updates

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Current physical therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program

• Current, active Physical Therapy License (required)