Physical Therapist-PT

Palm Springs Healthcare Center; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Springs Healthcare Center seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat residents and patients with temporary or long‑term disabilities. You will relieve pain, restore function, and promote healing through exercise, heat, ultrasound, massage and other modalities.

Under physician orders, you will assess, plan and administer therapy; document patient progress; train patients and families in device use; maintain records; and participate in discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Рf Science or Master of Science 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical experience

Patient assessment

Therapy planning

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

PT -Physical Therapist

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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May provide onsite supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, and provisional physical therapists per state practice guidelines.

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