Rehab Physical Therapist

Paycom; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Glendale, CA seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitation services in a long-term care setting. You will assess patients, design and implement treatment plans, and guide residents through therapeutic exercises.

Strong documentation and collaboration with physicians and staff are essential for patient progress. Required CPR and licensure, with 1–2 years in long-term care preferred.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required.
• Licensed Physical Therapy Therapist is required.
• 1–2 years in long-term care preferred.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Must be able to lift/unload 50 pounds as part of the job.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience that enables general supervision of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, treatment and rehabilitative services to patients.
• Provides residents with exercises as part of therapy.
• Observes and evaluates treatment effect and discusses with staff, PTA, physician and director.
• Monitors and documents resident treatment and response.
• Assists with teaching plan, includes family when appropriate, informs staff and physician.
• Follows facility policies and procedures.

Skills

CPR Certification

Observation & assessment

Documentation

Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Tools

PT modalities operation

Job description

REPORTING: The Physical Therapist reports to the Director of RehabilitationJOB DUTIES:Basic knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.Provides assessment, treatment, and rehabilitative services to patients who have experiencedinjury or disability disease. Provides residents with exercises.Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice.Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, discusses observations with staff, PhysicalTherapy Assistant, Physician, and Director of Rehabilitation.Responsible for the monitoring and documentation of resident treatment and response.Assists with formulation of a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and assesses effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate, staff and physician is apprised of conclusions.Meets current documentation standards and policies.Adheres to facility’s Policy and Procedure.REQUIREMENTS:1. CPR Certification (required).2. Licensed Physical Therapy Therapist (required).3. 1-2 years experience in long term care preferred.4. Good physical and mental health.5. Must be able to perform any physical requirement of the position which includes lifting dead weight or unassisted weight of 50 pounds.6. Is capable of following oral and written instructions.7. Have training, knowledge and experience which allows for general supervision of responsibilities.