Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Plumas District Hospital•Quincy, CA

4h•$56 - $79

About The Position

Plumas District Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team. In this role, you will evaluate, plan, and provide Physical Therapy services for patients across inpatient, swing bed, outpatient, and skilled nursing settings in accordance with physician orders and state regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program
Active California Physical Therapy License (in good standing)
Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Current AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Compliance with all California and federal PT regulatory requirements

Nice To Haves

1+ year experience in acute care, swing bed/skilled nursing, or outpatient settings
Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills
Ability to manage diverse patient populations and diagnoses
Proficiency with computers and EMR systems
Strong problem-solving abilities and high attention to detail
Commitment to ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.
Treats injuries, manage chronic conditions, prevent future problems, improve physical function and educate patients to maximize and/or maintain their maximum level of independence.
Records and reports to the physician the patient’s reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the patient’s condition as required/needed.
Educates patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.) and other necessary therapeutic equipment/devices.
Attends rehabilitation center staff meetings and in-service presentations.