PRN Physical Therapist - Geriatric Rehab & Team Care

Rockport Healthcare Services; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care and support the therapy department. You will evaluate and treat patients, communicate with families and physicians, and document services in medical records.

Responsibilities include supervising assistants, developing treatment plans with physician approvals, and contributing to the rehab team conferences and patient-care planning. CPR and state licensure requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Physical Therapy evaluation and treatments.
• Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides.
• Understanding of physical modalities used in Physical Therapy.
• Knowledge of prosthetic and orthotic devices, ambulation aids, and rehab equipment.
• Strong medical terminology knowledge.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing accurate, comprehensive patient evaluations.
• Developing effective plan of treatment with physician approvals.
• Supervising PTAs and aides in direct patient care.
• Documenting services in medical records accurately and timely.
• Communicating patient progress with supervisors and interdisciplinary team.
• Educating patient families and nursing staff on follow-up plans.
• Interviewing patients and families about prior functioning and recovery expectations.
• Contributing to professional development and interdisciplinary team.
• Maintaining patient safety and documentation practices.

Skills

PT evaluation & treatments

Supervise assistants & aides

Rehab modalities knowledge

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care and support the therapy department. You will evaluate and treat patients, communicate with families and physicians, and document services in medical records.

Responsibilities include supervising assistants, developing treatment plans with physician approvals, and contributing to the rehab team conferences and patient-care planning. CPR and state licensure requirements apply.