Physical Therapist (Full-Time)

Job Summary Physical Therapist (“PT”) to provide quality care to our patients. The PT evaluates and treats patients, communicates, and provides education to patients/their families, and maintains all necessary documentation of services in the patient’s medical records. Initiates discharge planning for physical therapy. The PT implements the treatment plan through direct treatment of the patient, delegating a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate. The PT will also analyze rehabilitation goals and collaborate with the physician and rehab team in order to coordinate the most effective physical therapy program. Responsibilities and Duties Essential Responsibilities and Expectations Evaluate patients promptly, and per facility policies and expectations, upon receiving physician referral for treatment Develop effective treatment plans Obtain approval for services from referring physician Treat patients according to treatment plan approved by physician Communicate regularly with supervisor, other members of the rehabilitation team, and family regarding patient treatment plan, progress, prognosis, and planned discharge Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, re-assessments, and discharge summaries per Company policy and procedure Complete all required documentation from your daily treatments/interventions prior to leaving the facility Educate patient families and caregivers in treatment and any applicable maintenance programs Participate in discharge planning Secure necessary durable medical equipment (e.g., orthoses, walkers, canes, standers, wheelchairs, etc.) for patients to facilitate independence Submit all billing and necessary information prior to leaving the facility Supervise Physical Therapist Licensed Applicant (PTLA), supervise licensed Physical Therapy Assistants (“PTA”), and supervise a Rehabilitation Aide (“RA”) appropriately Report any problem areas/equipment within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately Comply with State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board guidelines Comply with Company rules, policies and procedures Comply with all applicable safety rules, policies, and procedures Report to work regularly and on-time Additional Responsibilities and Expectations Be willing and able to act as a mentor for new or recently hired PT/PTA Provide necessary training and guidance to student interns as assigned, including: Supervise students regularly Providing clearly defined, career-related (i.e., non-clerical) responsibilities and tasks in accordance with the students’ academic programs Informing student interns about and ensuring their compliance with Company, facility, state, and federal guidelines Completing any paperwork required by the Company or the students’ academic program Providing clearly defined, career-related (i.e., non-clerical) responsibilities and tasks in accordance with the students’ academic programs Informing student interns about and ensuring their compliance with Company, facility, state, and federal guidelines, and Completing any paperwork required by the Company or the students’ academic program Assumes other duties as assigned. DISCLAIMER: If you are fluent in another language, when and if needed you will also provide assistance in the following translation tasks: Reading, writing, creating, editing documents Attending evaluations/progress reports/and treatments to provide translation between provider and patient/caregiver Answering phones and translating caller needs Other translation needs when necessary Physical and Mental Requirements These physical and mental demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the PT. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the PT. Ability to transfer or assist in transfer of up to 100 lbs. Ability to stand and/or work 80% of an 8-hour shift. Ability to bend, reach, squat, move as required by patient treatment plans. Ability to travel, as required. Ability to operate standard rehabilitation therapy equipment. Visual and hearing acuity to perform job-related functions. See projects through to completion. Education, Skills, and Credential Requirements To perform the PT job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the PT. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Licensed as a PT in the State of California. No current citation or probation listed on the Physical Therapy Board of California. Pass all Background Checks (e.g., Criminal Offense, Sex offender Registry, etc.) A physical examination from a licensed physician indicating to be able to perform job duties and free of communicable disease. A negative TB Test taken within 12 months as a current employee or taken within 3 months as a new hire or a rehire, OR a clear Chest X-ray taken within 5 years and a TB Questionnaire that must be completed each rolling year. A valid CPR certification. Ability to gather and analyze information in a timely and skillful manner. Ability to manage time efficiently. Resourceful, problem-solving attitude. Proactive attitude and work style. Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality. A customer service focused attitude. Preferred Natural interpersonal and communication skills Strong detail-oriented and resourceful mindset Accept and act upon constructive feedback Workplace Environment The PT will primarily be working in our outpatient clinic. This is an active patient care environment. This environment has no hazardous Health and Safety exposures. However, Health and Safety precautions must be taken at all times. Salary Range: $42.00 to $60.00 Disclaimer This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.