Therapist / Physical Therapy / California / Physical Therapist (PT) Job

A recognized medical services organization in California is looking to add a new, licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to their team in the Burbank area.In this role, thePhysical Therapist (PT) will be responsible forworking with patients in an outpatient setting who have a variety of orthopedic/musculoskeletal pathologies.

About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Assignment Length: Ongoing
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (4 to 5 days a week)
• Hours: 4 10-hour or 5 8-hour shifts
• Patient Population:Adults (but they do see all ages)
• Patient Volume: 2 patients per hour
• EMR:ECW

Responsibilities:

ThePhysical Therapist (PT)will:

• Provide physical therapy treatment to a variety of orthopedic patients
• Perform thorough PT evaluations according to state law and APTA guidelines
• Establish a plan of care for physical therapy for patients
• Provide EMR documentation in a timely manner to support treatment and treatment goals
• Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments
• Discharge patients appropriately and follow up with patients
• Oversee the Physical Therapy Aides
• Participate in care coordination meetings
• Assist in designing treatment protocols
• Participate in in-services

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy (New graduates are welcome!)
• Thorough knowledge of Physical Therapy principles & practices
• Computer savvy
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Current CA Physical Therapist (PT) license
• Orthopedic background