Job Title (#5882 ) - Physical Therapist - King City, CA 

Evaluate and treats patients under order from the referring physician. Evaluation and treatment programs are developed through the use of a variety of therapeutic procedures and modalities designed to restore loss of muscle strength, range of motion, coordination, and body alignment, to control pain and to improve movement and function. He/ She will function in accordance with their State Practice Act.

Compensation and Benefits for the Physical Therapist - King City, CA:

• The starting salary for this position is $102,000 to $136,000 per year.
• Permanent Full Time job.
• Benefits are Competitive and Negotiable

Requirements of the Physical Therapist - King City, CA:

• Current CA Physical Therapist License
• Current AHA BLS certificate
• 1 year experience preferred
• Will consider new graduate.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) - preferred
• Constantly required to push/pull and lift light objects up to 35lbs.
• Required to walk, stand and sit for long periods of time.

Responsibilities of the Physical Therapist - King City, CA:

• Review patient information and evaluate the impact of the information on the assessment and treatment process.
• Conduct and document a complete functional assessment of the patient in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.
• Design and implement an individualized plan of care, appropriate to the age and needs of the patient, containing functional and measurable goals with input from both the patient and family.
• Perform therapy treatment as ordered by the physician in a timely manner, in accordance with established hospital guidelines.
• Meet established key management indicators for productivity levels of 9-12 patient visits per day.
• Supervise, instruct, and train Rehabilitation Technicians in treatment procedures to be utilized while working with patients.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, families, other hospital personnel, as needed, regarding a patient’s progress, problems and discharge plans.
• Follow all approved documentation guidelines pertaining to the plan of care, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Orient patients to treatment procedures appropriate to their age and needs.
• Inform patients of a potential risk during any procedures.
• Establish and instruct patient, family and/or caregiver in home programs and discharge programs.
• Assist in the continuum of care process when a patient requires additional rehabilitation following discharge.
• Attend and participate in required department meetings, as well as other hospital committee meetings as assigned.
• Participate in department quality improvement process.
• Provide clinical supervision to Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities.
• Act in compliance will all regulatory, corporate and professional standards and practice guidelines.
• Provide input to the Director of Physical Therapy on clinical issues, and regarding clinical performance on LPTA’s and rehabilitation technicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

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