Senior Physical Therapist & Clinical Educator

PACS; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist in Los Angeles to evaluate and treat patients, document care, and train facility staff. You will collaborate with physicians, families, and the health team to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include supervision of PT staff, developing and approving treatment plans, and participating in care conferences. Licensure and ongoing CE requirements must be maintained, with a focus on mobility and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy; masters/doctorate preferred.
• Proficient with Casamba and Point Click Care.
• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the state.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within 24 hours of referral and document delays with cause.
• Develop and obtain approval for treatment plans from referring physician.
• Treat patients per physician plan and document progress.
• Supervise PT assistants, aides and students as per state act.
• Communicate patient progress with supervisor and health team members.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review and rehabilitation meetings.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, and recertifications as required.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patients and families in maintenance and caregiver training for discharge.
• Participate in discharge planning and equipment ordering to support mobility.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication with families

Documentation skills

Clinical reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

Casamba

Point Click Care

Job description

PACS is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist in Los Angeles to evaluate and treat patients, document care, and train facility staff. You will collaborate with physicians, families, and the health team to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include supervision of PT staff, developing and approving treatment plans, and participating in care conferences. Licensure and ongoing CE requirements must be maintained, with a focus on mobility and discharge planning.