CA - PT - Days - Stockton, CA Location!

Carenest Health Services•Stockton, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The physical therapist implements patient rehabilitation programs to help improve patient mobility, function, and strength. This position works in the patient physical therapy clinic an outpatient/rehabilitation setting. The physical therapist is expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the Company’s privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care provider. Failure to comply with the Company’s policies and procedures on patient privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. May access protected health information and other patient information only to the extent that is necessary to complete job duties. May only share such information with those who have a need to know specific patient information in order to complete job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other Company operations. Encouraged and expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding the Company’s policies and procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of that policy to the designated Privacy Officer. Expected to actively participate in Company privacy training. Required to communicate privacy policy information to coworkers, students, patients and others in accordance with Company policy. Comply with OSHA, federal and state regulations.

Requirements

Hold license as a Physical Therapist in the state in which you intend to work or plan to test in the near future.
Maintain and update PT skills and certifications as necessary.
Have computer skills necessary to complete job requirements i.e. typing, Word, Internet, EMR, etc.
Degree in Physical Therapy.

Nice To Haves

Continuing Education courses.

Responsibilities

Implement patient rehabilitation programs to help improve patient mobility, function, and strength.
Evaluate and treat patients for physical therapy and rehabilitation programs.
Utilize Electronic Medical Record to complete evaluations, reports and discharge summaries for patient files.
Guide & monitor patient care in all aspects of treatment and follow-up.
Supervise PT Assistants and Aides regarding all aspects of patient care.
Communicate with physicians and other persons to insure quality patient care.
Correspond with co-workers & other offices via phone, fax & email.
Be responsible for accurate patient chart documentation & follow-up re: prescriptions, test results, authorizations etc.
Make sure patients are comfortable and answer questions when necessary.
Work closely with the front office staff regarding scheduling and patient follow up.
Be able to make independent decisions regarding patient care.
Be involved in the business marketing & referral process when necessary.
Be responsible for following HIPAA policy & procedure.
Be familiar with PT billing policy & procedure re: Medicare work-comp, private, auto, liens, cash pay etc.
Be proficient in DX and ICD-10 coding for the billing of services.
Protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the Company’s privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care provider.
Access protected health information and other patient information only to the extent that is necessary to complete job duties.
Share patient information only with those who have a need to know specific patient information in order to complete job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other Company operations.
Report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding the Company’s policies and procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of that policy to the designated Privacy Officer.
Actively participate in Company privacy training.
Communicate privacy policy information to coworkers, students, patients and others in accordance with Company policy.
Comply with OSHA, federal and state regulations.