Physical Therapist

Job Purpose or Summary:
The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients/residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.  Provides Physical Therapy services including treatment planning & implementation, and discharge planning. Tests patient’s physical abilities analyzing rehabilitation goals; consult with rehab team in order to coordinate the most effective physical therapy program.
Organizational Relationships:
Supervises: Responsible for the care delivered by PTAs, Rehab Technician.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
-    Evaluate patients/residents within 24 hrs of physician referral.
-     Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physician, and treat patients/residents according to physician’s treatment plan.
-    Communicate regularly with supervisor, other members of the rehabilitation team, and nursing staff on the patient’s treatment plan, progress, and prognosis.
-    Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, 14 day progress report to the physician, and discharge summaries per policy and procedure.
-    Instruct patient/resident’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program.
-    Participate in discharge planning.
-    Secure necessary durable medical equipment for patients/residents to facilitate independence in mobility: i.e. orthoses, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
-    Submits logs and all billing information on a timely basis.
-    Reports any problem areas/equipment within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately.

May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Licensure/Certification:
Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Physical Therapy.

-    Comply with the State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board Guidelines.

Competitive pay. For immediate consideration, call Devin at 858-336-1411

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.