Physical Therapist w/sign-on bonus - 5402

Vantage Search Group•Lemoore, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide physical therapy services at the Naval Health Clinic Lemoore in Lemoore, California, in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted by the facility. Evaluate patients and prepare written treatment programs. Deliver therapeutic interventions, document patient treatment and progress, coordinate care with physicians and other staff, and support prevention, wellness, education, and screening activities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 8.5- or 9-hour shifts scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., including a lunch break. There are no weekends, holidays, call, or call-back requirements. Compensation is $60.00–$71.00 per hour, determined by qualifications and experience, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus payable with the first paycheck.

Requirements

Master's degree in physical therapy, or a baccalaureate degree in physical therapy for graduates prior to January 1, 2002.
Graduate of a college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
At least 2 years of experience as a physical therapist within the last 3 years.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist in any state.
Current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide the full range of physical therapist services within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the facility.
Evaluate patients and plan and prepare written treatment programs.
Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
Instruct, motivate, and assist patients with physical activities, including non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, activities of daily living, and use of assistive and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Administer soft tissue mobilization using knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
Administer traction using traction equipment to relieve pain.
Record treatment, patient response, and progress in patient charts and/or automated systems.
Coordinate treatment with physicians and other staff to obtain patient information, suggest treatment-program revisions, and integrate physical therapy with other aspects of patient care.
Contact referring physicians regarding patient-care concerns as required.
Perform prevention and wellness activities, education, screening, and promotion of positive health behaviors.