Per Diem - Physical Therapist (Float South Bay)

Physical Rehabilitation Network•Bonita, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Spine & Sport Physical Therapy is seeking a per diem Float Physical Therapist to support its South Bay and Chula Vista outpatient orthopedic clinics, with occasional coverage at nearby South Bay San Diego locations. The role provides an opportunity to work across multiple outpatient orthopedic settings with collaborative clinical teams. New graduates are encouraged to apply. The Physical Therapist provides individualized assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and education to help patients regain mobility, manage pain, and improve quality of life. The therapist collaborates with other healthcare professionals and clinic staff, adapts to changing schedules and caseload needs, and follows applicable ethical, regulatory, and company standards. Specific duties may vary based on management needs.

Requirements

Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Doctorate or master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
CPR certification and any other relevant certifications required by state regulations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Proficient computer skills for documentation and record keeping.

Nice To Haves

Strong clinical skills and experience in orthopedic, neurological, or geriatric physical therapy.
New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ functional abilities, limitations, therapy needs, and goals.
Develop personalized treatment plans based on assessments and patient goals.
Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other interventions to improve mobility, strength, flexibility, and function.
Maintain timely, accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment, patient progress, outcomes, and discharge summaries.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Educate patients and families about therapy procedures, home exercises, and injury prevention.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, and clinic staff to support comprehensive care.
Support patient adherence to the Plan of Care, including follow-up when patients are noncompliant.
Use nonclinical staff to support caseload needs and delegate to a Physical Therapy Assistant when applicable.
Contribute to a collaborative culture aligned with the organization’s service vision.
Adapt to changes in patient schedules and daily patterns.
Keep current with physical therapy advancements, technologies, and best practices and incorporate them into clinical practice as appropriate.
Follow ethical and professional standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.