Job description/Responsibilities: Per-Diem
AM Shift
APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE:
$65.05 - $80.00
Under general supervision is responsible for providing therapy services to patients; including evaluations, planning individual patient care programs, treatments, and home programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs patient evaluation and administers treatment
Designs and revises plans of care and goals
Provides written and/or verbal reports to physicians
Documentation is complete and timely and meets unit standards and regulatory requirements
Completes accurate charge sheets for patients treated and submits them daily
Obtains physician orders for evaluation and treatment. Ensures proper authorization is obtained, when required prior to treatment
Participates in in-service education programs
Demonstrates flexibility in meeting hospital and unit needs
Participates in clinical instruction of affiliating students
Provides instruction, and delegates to aides and physical therapy assistants, new employees, PTLA's students, and volunteers
Keeps abreast of current trends and developments in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Participates in related activities such as patient care committees, case conferences, personnel orientations, community education projects, and in-service education
Demonstrates interest in personal and professional growth
Participates in development and evaluation of clinic standards, budget, and quality improvement indicator
Other Duties
Performs pre-employment fitness testing
Performs worksite evaluations and worksite training
Performs wound care
Participates in performance improvement activities
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Director, Rehabilitation/Occupational Services
Required Qualification: *License/Certification
Current California Physical Therapy License or eligible
Current BCLS from the American Heart Association required
- Proof of all required License(s) and/or Certification(s) due at time of hire.
**Education
BA or MA in Physical Therapy required.
**Proof of all required educational levels due at time of hire
Experience
Six months to two years work experience preferred. New graduates may be acceptable
Skills
- Knowledgeable of the principles and practices of Physical Therapy and other disciplines
- Ability to evaluate, plan and carry out a Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation program for individual patients
- Ability to explain, demonstrate and teach physical and rehabilitative measures
- Ability to supervise support personnel
- Ability to work effectively with others in an inter-disciplinary team relationship
- Ability to be self-directing and to seek direction and consultation as needed
**No Referrals or Candidates Accepted from Recruiters or Agencies.
Job Family: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Occupations: Physical Therapists
Degree Required: Bachelor Or Higher
