HireNow Staffing is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Physical Therapist (s) to join a reputable healthcare facilities in Elk Grove, CA, Hayward, CA, and/or Manteca, CA. As a Physical Therapist, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality rehabilitative care to patients, helping them achieve optimal physical function and mobility.
Title: Physical Therapist Salary: $78,000 - $88,000 Location: Elk Grove, CA, Hayword, CA, Manteca, CA Direct Placement - Must guarantee 90 days Job Summary: Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act. Possesses training and education which allows him/her to assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment program. Essential Functions: ? Understand applicable state Practice Act and adhere to the laws which govern how Physical Therapist Assistants may practice under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
? Review the Clinical Operations Policies & Procedures Manual on a yearly basis and adhere to the policies and procedures set forth. ? Complete all Medicare compliance training as required by regulations and/or policies. ? Complete Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training on a yearly basis and adhere to standards set forth in OSHA standards and other governmental regulations.
? Clean and prepare treatment areas and equipment following OSHA guidelines. ? Carry out skilled treatment programs as directed by a licensed Physical Therapist. ? Communicate patient comments and activities to therapists clearly via verbal or written word.
? Document in charts using accepted medical terminology and format. ? Complete written documentation (daily notes, charge tickets, etc.) legibly, appropriately and in a timely fashion in order to meet facility, physician, and payor deadlines.
? Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, third party payors and others at all times. ? Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by Center Manager (may include utilization review, infection control, disaster preparedness, etc.) ? Completes sufficient ongoing continuing education coursework to meet state licensure requirements for the defined reporting period ? Maintains a current CPR certification that meets state licensure requirements Additional Responsibilities: ? Utilize time efficiently to meet productivity requirements of the facility.
? Participate in and present clinical in-services, as directed Job Description: Physical Therapist Assistant ? Maintain current awareness of general changes in health care field and specific issues impacting the practice of physical therapy. ? Play a significant role in specific area of center operations as agreed upon between employee and Center Manager. ? Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities: ? Ability to work effectively as a team member. ? Effective organizational, time management, and planning skills. ? Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts, and correspondence Physical Requirements: ? Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a workday/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
? Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a workday/shift. ? Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction. ? Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
? Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community. ? Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment. ? Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.
Required Credentials: ? Graduation from a physical therapist assistant or physical therapist education program accredited by CAPTE or in the case of a graduate of an international physical therapist assistant program or international physical therapist program from a non-CAPTE accredited program seeking licensure, certification, or registration as a physical therapist assistant, a substantially equivalent education ? Current valid State license/registration/certification Join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients in Elk Grove, CA, Hayward, CA, and/or Manteca, CA. Apply now and take the next step in your career as a Physical Therapist with HireNow Staffing!.
