Physical Therapist

Healthcare Recruiters seeks a

full-time onsite Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)

for our client’s newest

Sports Rehab Outpatient facility in Montebello, CA

. Competitive salary and full benefits. Flexible hours/schedule.

Our client is a stable organization founded in 1996 and has 15 facilities in CA. They offer a wide spectrum of land-based therapeutic treatments including sport, traditional, and acupuncture therapy. Aquatic therapy is also offered.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic candidate with excellent interpersonal skills. Prefer to have at least one year or more of PT experience as a licensed PT in CA. New grads are welcome at a slightly lower salary.

Aquatic therapy is a plus but not mandatory and will train.

Job Description

Consult patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms and review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons

• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move about
• Develop an individualized treatment plan
• Coach patients and teach them therapeutic exercises and stretches to improve their condition
• Use hands-on therapy such as massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing
• Maintain patient records by keeping track of goals and progress while adapting treatment plans accordingly
• Advise patients and their families on in-home treatment options and what to expect from the recovery

process

Responsibilities for Physical Therapist

• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards.
• Develop and implement a Plan of Treatment for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations including short- and long-term goals, collaboration demands of other staff members and required patient and caregiver involvement.
• Evaluate mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.
• Document and report patient progress to patient, patient caregivers and loved ones, facility staff and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients.
• Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate in-home care services.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, etc.
• Assist other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean,

orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.

Benefits

401(k) Continuing education credits Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Paid time off (vacation, holidays and sick days) Travel reimbursement