Physical Therapist / Therapy (PT) - Must Be Licensed

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced or newly graduated Physical Therapist to join a skilled nursing facility in California on a direct hire basis.

The PT will assess referred patients, develop and administer a treatment plan, provide direct therapy, document progress, and educate patients and families under physician orders. Collaborating with other disciplines to plan goals and ensure a high standard of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited PT program.
• Active state PT license or in process.
• Current CPR certification.
• Develop a plan of care for each patient.
• Provide skilled PT services per physician orders.
• Assess needs, plan and modify care to meet goals.
• Collaborate with disciplines to achieve team goals.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals per patient's capacity.
• Set realistic goals and educate patients and families.
• Document patient condition and progress.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

A great Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) / Long Term Care (LTC) is looking for an experienced or newly graduated Physical Therapist / PT to join their growing team for a direct hire / 'perm' assignment!

The Physical Therapist / PT is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Physical Therapist / PT will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Physical Therapist / PT must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method.

Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited school.
• Current state license as a Registered Physical Therapist / PT or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as a Registered Physical Therapist / PT.
• Current CPR certification.
• Develop a plan of care for each physical therapy patient.
• Provide skilled physical therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders.
• Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of physical therapy interventions.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient.

About Centra

Centra Healthcare Solutions is a nationwide employment firm focusing on finding you a Physical Therapy Job, PT Job, PT Travel Job, Travel Physical Therapy Job, Physical Therapist Job and Travel PT Job. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each healthcare professional's criteria.

Benefits

• Benefits of a Full Time Permanent Position within Centra's Network: We have an expanded list of preferred clientele that have requested confidential searches that you may not be able to find on the general job boards advertisement.
• You will have a designated Strategic Search Consultant that will get to know your ideal career and work exclusively with you.
• We will assist with the entire negotiation process, including but not limited to sign on and / or retention bonus opportunities and ensure a highly competitive compensation package.