Physical Therapist - West Ventura County

BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara County•Oxnard, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist to join our patient rehabilitation team and provide therapy and rehabilitations services to patients in West Ventura County. The ideal candidate is a compassionate healer who cares about their patients and is committed to helping them recover their independence and mobility, has experience working with a wide range of patient injuries and age groups, and is always ready to learn new techniques to further patient care. In this role, you'll partner with new and ongoing patients to create a Plan of Treatment and determine appropriate exercises, procedures and techniques required to promote effective, safe recovery. You'll be responsible for coordinating with any healthcare professionals that are working with their patients and referring patients to specialists when appropriate.

Requirements

Valid CA Physical Therapy License
1yr of experience
Driver's License & dependable transportation

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards.
Develop Plan of Treatment for each patient based on initial and ongoing assessments.
Implement Plan of Treatment on a consistent schedule and adjust this schedule and plan according to patient progress.
Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.
Evaluate mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.
Report patient progress to patient, patient caregivers and loved ones, facility staff and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients.
Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate in-home care services.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, etc.
Assist other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.
May be required to travel up to a 30 mile radius.