Physical Therapist

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

6d•$100,000 - $128,103

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat adult patients with a variety of mobility, motor control, and musculoskeletal disorders. The therapist provides appropriate care in accordance with established standards and scope of practice, develops treatment plans, monitors progress, and conducts reevaluations when indicated. Depending on assignment, evaluations may also include pediatric early intervention services. The role involves coordinating with referral, case management, care coordination, scheduling, physicians, allied health professionals, and other team members. The Physical Therapist may supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and provide services at clinic sites, off-sites, or patient homes according to caseload and department needs. This is a regular full-time position. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to community medicine and culturally competent care for medically underserved patients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist or eligibility to obtain licensure.
Maintain applicable certifications and continuing education requirements necessary to practice under state and federal regulations.
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advanced Resuscitation Training.
For occasional travel between sites and other locations, a valid California driver’s license, automobile, proof of minimum car insurance required by California law, and an acceptable driving record are required.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
Bilingual English-Spanish.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with referral, case management, care coordination, and scheduling staff, and recommend and follow through with referrals to outside agencies when appropriate.
Communicate evaluation results, treatment plans, and goals to patients and/or parents or caregivers; provide home program activities and engage them in treatment sessions.
Complete required documentation accurately, thoroughly, and on time in accordance with department standards and insurance requirements.
Consult with physicians, allied health professionals, and other team members; participate in case conferencing and program planning meetings; and facilitate training or presentations when applicable.
Evaluate patients referred for physical therapy, consultation, and/or early intervention services for pediatric assignments, following patient needs, physician recommendations, and program guidelines or protocols.
Monitor and manage the schedule, coordinating with scheduling staff to keep it full.
Provide appropriate oversight and supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, ensuring services are safe, effective, and efficient, and determine when the Physical Therapist should render interventions directly.
Provide treatment at clinic sites, off-sites, or patient homes based on caseload and department needs; plan home visits efficiently.
Treat assigned patients according to standards of care and practice, design effective treatment plans within scope of practice, monitor progress, and conduct reevaluations when indicated.
Perform other duties as assigned.