Physical Therapist - Per Diem - Physical Therapy Services - Shift

Kern Medical•Bakersfield, CA

7d•$71•Onsite

About The Position

Kern Medical strives to recruit the highest quality candidates, resulting in a high performance workforce that consistently delivers quality patient care. Per Diem employees supplement department staffing needs, with no guarantee of minimum hours. Per Diem minimum scheduling expectation is four (4) shift per four week schedule. Under direction, to plan, implement and perform individual therapy programs for the physical rehabilitation of patients.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy
Current licensure by the State of California as a Registered Physical Therapist
Appointees not possessing the American Heart Association Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire must successfully complete appropriate training and qualify for the RQI Provider certification within 30 days of employment
Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical
Knowledge of the principles and purposes of physical therapy
Knowledge of various types of physical therapy treatments and procedures
Knowledge of operation and care of various types of physical therapy equipment
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
Ability to administer various types of physical therapy treatments and procedures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with allied health personnel
Ability to communicate effectively with patients
Ability to teach and supervise subordinate staff

Nice To Haves

Other unit specific certification may be required
A background check may be required for this classification

Responsibilities

Consults with physicians regarding appropriate types and modalities of physical therapy
Evaluates indications and contraindications of various types of physical therapy treatment with regard to the patient's diagnosis and other signs and symptoms
Performs manual muscle testing
Tests and records range of motion
Plans physical therapy treatment routine
Administers a wide variety of specialized physical therapy treatment and modalities
Provides active, passive, assisted, resistive and postural exercises in isometric, isotonic and isokinetic modes
Performs muscle training and re-education
Provides crutch fitting and training
Instructs patients in pain management, injury prevention, posture correction and body mechanics
Supervises the work of Physical Therapy Aides
Maintains records of services provided
Oversees the preparation and submission of treatment authorization requests
Assures that authorization for physical therapy has been obtained
Participates in quality assurance program
Participates in in-service training
Maintains treatment areas and equipment in good working order
Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of the newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient ranging up to 100+ years of age, dependent upon area of practice or department assignments
Assists in scheduling physical therapy services, and coordinating physical therapy with other types of therapy provided
Performs other job-related duties as assigned