Physical Therapist License Applicant
About The Position
Physical Therapist License Applicant (“PTLA”) to provide quality care to the residents. Under the direction of a Licensed Physical Therapist, the PTLA evaluates and treats patients/residents, communicates with their families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintains all necessary documentation of services in the patient’s medical records. Physical therapy services include treatment planning & implementation, discharge planning, testing patients’ physical abilities, analyzing rehabilitation goals, and consulting with the rehab team and other health team members to coordinate the most effective treatment program.
Requirements
- Status as a Physical Therapist License Applicant in the State of California
- Valid CPR certification
- A completed physical examination from a licensed physician
- Negative TB skin test within the past year OR a clear Chest X-ray within the past five years
- Ability to gather and analyze information in a timely and skillful manner
- Ability to manage time efficiently
- Resourceful, problem-solving attitude
- Proactive attitude and work-style
- Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality
- A customer-service focused attitude
- Ability to travel, as required
- See projects through to completion
- Ability to bend, reach, squat, move as required by patient treatment plans
- Ability to transfer or assist in transfer of up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to stand and/or work 80% of an 8-hour shift
- Visual and hearing acuity to perform job-related functions
Nice To Haves
- Natural interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong detail-oriented and resourceful mindset
- Able to work well in a diverse environment
- Accept and act upon constructive feedback
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients promptly, and per facility policies and expectations, upon receiving physician referral for treatment
- Develop effective treatment plans
- Obtain approval for services from referring physician
- Treat patients according to treatment plan approved by physician
- Communicate regularly with supervisor, other members of the rehabilitation team, and nursing staff regarding patient treatment plan, progress, and prognosis
- Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, 14-day progress report to the physician, recertifications, and discharge summaries per Company and facility policy and procedure.
- Complete all required documentation from your daily treatments/interventions prior to leaving the facility
- Educate patient families and facility nursing staff in treatment and any applicable maintenance programs
- Participate in discharge planning
- Secure necessary durable medical equipment (e.g., orthoses, walkers, canes elevated toilet seats, and grab bars) for patients to facilitate independent mobility
- Submit all billing logs and necessary information on a timely basis
- Report any problem areas/equipment within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately
- Comply with State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board guidelines
- Comply with Company and facility rules, policies and procedures
- Comply with all applicable safety rules, policies, and procedures
- Report to work regularly and on-time
- Supervising students during the internship
- Providing clearly defined, career-related (i.e., non-clerical) responsibilities and tasks in accordance with the students’ academic programs
- Informing student interns about and ensuring their compliance with Company, facility, state, and federal guidelines, and
- Completing any paperwork required by the Company or the students’ academic program
- Assume other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
