Job Description
We are looking for a committed Physical Therapist to act as the patient’s partner throughout the trip of restoring motion and ensuring that the resident will function at their personal best. You will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify and meet residents’ goals and needs
- Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
- Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
- Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to residents’ specific needs
- Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
- Motivate residents during treatment in order to help them function optimally
- Promote residents’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
- Consult and practice with other health professionals
- Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
- Document resident care services
SKILLS
- Proven work experience as a physical therapist
- Intensive education and clinical expertise
- Ability to manage residents with different types of personalities
- Current knowledge of treatment practices
- Drive to continually learn and grow
- Professional behavior
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Valid license to practice physical therapy in California
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to work weekends
- Must be able to come to community for mandatory weekly COVID testing on Wednesdays from 8AM-3PM or provide weekly COVID test results
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Must be able to pass drug screening, pre-employment physical and TB test
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $42.00 per hour
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