Physical Therapist

Source Code • La Quinta, CA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Physical Therapist La Quinta, California Full-time - Onsite In-Center Patient Care

Requirements

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Two (2) years in clinical setting with frail or elderly population preferred
• Valid California Physical Therapy License, or proof of License Eligibility
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter; CPR and First Aid certification upon hire preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct Physical Therapy assessments in our facility and in the home to define the Physical Therapy care needs, preferences, and goals of the participants
• Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans
• Deliver and document Physical Therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and/or as agreed upon in the participant's care plans
• Provide active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, and functional training of ADLs; treatments such as massage, heat, sound, water light or electricity
• Supervise the Therapy Assistants, including providing training, instruction and guidance needed to implement Functional Maintenance Programs (FMP)
• Providing training and instructions to staff, participants, and caregivers/families in the use and care of therapeutic equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree