Physical Therapist: Sign-On Bonus & Restore Independence

Rockport Healthcare Services; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care in our therapy department, focusing on restoring independence after illness or injury and documenting services in medical records.

You will supervise PT assistants, develop treatment plans, communicate with families and physicians, and participate in rehab team conferences. A Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Physical Therapy and California licensure are required; a $7,500 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred; adult neuro, cardiac, or general rehab preferred.
• Current Physical Therapist license/State licensure in California; CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate patient evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Supervise PT assistants and aides according to policy and regulations.
• Communicate patient progress with supervisor, family, physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Document treatments in medical records following regulatory requirements and billing data.

Skills

PT evaluation

Supervision of assistants

Modalities knowledge

Prosthetics & orthotics knowledge

Medical terminology

Patient diversity handling

Verbal & written communication

Education

PT degree (Bachelors/Masters/PhD)

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care in our therapy department, focusing on restoring independence after illness or injury and documenting services in medical records.

You will supervise PT assistants, develop treatment plans, communicate with families and physicians, and participate in rehab team conferences. A Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Physical Therapy and California licensure are required; a $7,500 sign-on bonus is offered.