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Mission Palms Healthcare Center

Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

Mission Palms Healthcare Center, Westminster, California, us, 92684


Physical Therapist (PT)

needed for premier nursing facility. Come join our winning team!

Our Mission : We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive.

Position Summary:

Evaluates, plans, organizes, develops, and directs the Physical Therapy (PT) services for assigned patients/residents in accordance with current applicable laws and regulations, and as may be directed by the Director of Rehabilitation and/or Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained.

Qualifications:Current California PT licenseMinimum two (2) years' experience as a therapist in a nursing, hospital, or other related medical facilityTraining in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practicesCurrent CPR/BLS certificationsProven organizational and communication skillsAbility to remain calm and professional in all work-related situationsResponsibilities:

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the physical therapy for assigned patients/residents in accordance with current laws and regulations that govern nursing care facilitiesMeets with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy servicesMaintains treatment records, resident files, and progress notes as requiredAssesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventionsObserves and evaluates treatment outcomes recommending changes as neededPerforms assessments and re-assessments as needed on each assigned patient/residentInterviews resident to determine interests and types of treatments neededParticipates in development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly reviewsAssists in transporting resident to and from physical therapy room/areaDocuments patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirementsEducates patient's family/nursing staff/caregivers in follow-through programsMaintains equipment and work area in a safe and clean conditionBenefits:

Competitive payHealth Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)Company paid Life and disability insurancePaid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)Employee Assistance programIdentity Theft and Travel insurance protectionsBene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more....

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*Benefits available to full-time employees.