Physical Therapist for Physical Therapy Clinic

SYNERGY ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS INC • La Mesa, CA

12h • $85,000 - $99,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Works directly with Orthopedic Surgeons in outpatient physical therapy facilities. Post-op protocol-driven patient-centered rehab.

Requirements

• BS, preferred Masters in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Orthopedic Rehabilitation.
• Experience in active care, clinical exercise experience preferred.
• Active and current Physical Therapy license.

Responsibilities

• The direction of patient care.
• Direction and supervision of clinical and administrative staff concerning patient care following the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Communicate with physicians and other practitioners regarding patient issues.
• Perform Physical Therapy Evaluations and treatments.
• Proficiency with use of current EMR
• Perform objective measurements, including but not limited to psychometric, isometric, and functional.
• Perform and/or participate in functional capacity examinations and work conditioning.
• Perform Patient Care Conference (PCC) and maintain patient chart management.
• Direct supervision of patients in conditioning program via physical therapy aide and physical therapist assistant.
• Direct supervision of all clinical staff as per the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Supervise patient scheduling.
• Development and maintenance of patient education program.
• Oversee and interact with physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Provide motivation, education, guidance, and support to patients.
• Resolve and maintain quality of care issues.
• Treatment time and billing.
• Patient scheduling and patient flow issues.
• Public relations.
• Patient and referral source dilemmas as they arise
• Assist in clinical training as necessary including Aide competency list
• Schedule meetings as necessary with the Site Manager and administration to discuss progress and future goals.
• Maintain current knowledge of professional related literature and comply with California Physical Therapy Board continuing education requirements.
• Attend seminars/training/meetings as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time