Physical Therapist, PT - Full-time/Per-Diem

MDS Staffing; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing seeks an experienced Physical Therapist to provide in-home patient care, evaluating and treating residents under physician orders to restore movement and reduce pain.

You will join an interdisciplinary team, travel to patients' homes, and communicate with staff to support patient care in a fast-paced setting. A valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required, with home care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy program.
• Current license as a Physical Therapist in the State of practice.
• Home care experience preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care at patients' homes and evaluate and treat residents under physician orders.
• Use a variety of therapeutic procedures to restore muscle strength, coordination and body alignment, relieve pain and improve movement and function.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient care and communicate with staff in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Planning and organization

Presentation skills

Education

Graduate of Physical Therapy program

Current PT license in state of practice

CPR certification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapistto join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care that will help change patient's lives for the better at the comfort of their homes.

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, under orders from a physician, through the use of a variety of therapeutic procedures designed to restore loss of muscle strength, coordination and body alignment, to relieve pain and to improve movement and function. The Physical Therapist participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing support and information within the area of Physical Therapy.

Job Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
• Required to present a negative TB test and other tests as required by agency policy
• Must be able to do field work
• Must have an excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent planning, organization, and presentation skills
• Ability to think and work independently and with direction and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Must be in good health and be able to fulfill the physical requirement of the job.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy program.
• Has a current license as a Physical Therapist in the State of practice
• Home care experience preferred.
• CPR certification
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.