Job Title: Physical Therapist Location: Modesto, CA or Stockton, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PM Duration: 13+ Weeks
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct Physical Therapy assessments to determine the Physical Therapy care needs, preferences and goals of the participants and actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans.
- Deliver and document Physical Therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and/or as agreed upon in the participants’ care plans including but not limited to providing active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait and functional training of ADLs; treatments such as massage, heat, sound, water light or electricity.
- Supervises the Therapy Assistants including providing training, instruction and guidance needed to implement Functional Maintenance Programs (FMP).
- Provide training and instructions to staff, participants and caregivers/families in the use and care of therapeutic equipment.
- Order, track and manage maintenance for equipment.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Education/Training/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy plus five years’ of Progressively responsible PT experience.
- Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
- Valid California Physical Therapy License, or proof of License eligibility.
- The qualifying Physical Therapy Degree earned outside of the US must be evaluated to the US equivalent to a Degree in Physical Therapy.
- Valid State Driver’s License with a clean DMV record.
- Copy of recent Vehicle Insurance required.
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of two years’ Physical Therapy experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population.
- Physical Therapy knowledge and skills necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs.
- Highly motivated, self-directed, able to execute tasks in a quickly changing environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
- Two years’ supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members
- Ability to process accurate information in a timely manner.
- Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families and interdisciplinary team members