Physical Therapy - Neuro Rehab

BrightSpring Health Services; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

No Weekends OR Holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

Growth/Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist in California. This role offers a flexible schedule without weekends or holidays, enabling you to provide rehabilitation in various real-life environments like homes and schools. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and hold a state license.

The position emphasizes autonomy and teamwork, allowing therapists to creatively engage with clients while promoting functional recovery. We welcome new graduates and provide opportunities across the Greater Sacramento Region.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist by state.
• Current Basic Life Support or CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year's work experience as a physical therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans regularly.
• Make recommendations for home and community safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques

Autonomy in work

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Fine motor skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

OUR APPROACH CENTERS ON QUALITY OF LIFE

What you will receive:

• No Weekends OR Holidays
• Flexible Schedule Created by You
• Paid per hour (not just per visit)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Growth/Advancement Opportunities

Who we are looking for:

• An experienced PT, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the community
• You are ready to treat your client beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace
• You thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists

What you will do:

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans
• Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences
• Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources
• Communicate patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members
• Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes

What you will need:

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist by state in which practicing
• Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance state regulations
• A minimum of one year's work experience as a physical therapist preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
• Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/standing for extended periods
• Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
• A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on the specific location policy, local or state regulations to verify that he/she is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations

Join our creative team as we continue to expand in California:

• Experience with neurological conditions preferred
• Experience in home health or community settings a plus
• Functional, creative neuro rehabilitation; unbound by traditional barriers which could include activities such as:
  • Going to the Beach
  • Navigating the Mall
  • Going to the Park
  • Music or Yoga Therapy
  • Aqua Therapy
• Careers across the Greater Sacramento Region
• New Grads Welcome!
• Opportunities for PTA's and PT's to join our growing team

Start your new journey today!