Physical Therapist - Per Diem
About The Position
Family Health Centers of San Diego is hiring a per diem Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat adult patients with a variety of mobility, motor control, and musculoskeletal disorders. The therapist provides care in accordance with established standards of care and practice, develops and monitors treatment plans, and works within their scope of practice. Depending on caseload and department needs, services may be provided at different clinic sites, off-sites, or patients’ homes. The Physical Therapist collaborates with patients, caregivers, referral and care coordination staff, physicians, allied health professionals, and other team members. The position also includes documentation, schedule management, referrals, participation in meetings and training, and oversight of Physical Therapy Assistants when applicable. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to community medicine and culturally competent care for medically underserved people.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree of Physical Therapy.
- At least 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
- California State licensure as a Physical Therapist.
- Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advanced Resuscitation Training.
- Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County.
- Active Class C California driver's license and proof of liability insurance at $100,000 on the vehicle used.
- Driver record requirements: no more than 2 points in the past 12 months; no suspensions in the past 2 years for moving violations; no DUI, reckless driving, or felony driving within 5 years; and no license revocation in 7 years.
- Demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English-Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Communicate regularly with Referral, Case Management, Care Coordination, and Scheduling staff; recommend and follow through with referrals to outside agencies when appropriate.
- Explain evaluation results, treatment plans, and goals to patients and/or parents or caregivers; provide home program activities and engage them in treatment sessions.
- Complete accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in accordance with department standards and patients’ insurance requirements.
- Consult with physicians, allied health professionals, and other team members; participate in case conferencing and program planning meetings; facilitate training and 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.
- Monitor and manage the schedule and communicate with scheduling staff to keep it full.
- Provide appropriate oversight and supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, ensuring their services are safe, effective, and efficient; determine when the therapist should personally provide interventions.
- Provide treatment at clinic sites, off-sites, or patient homes according to caseload and department needs, planning home visits efficiently.
- Design and provide appropriate treatment within scope of practice; monitor progress through observations and assessments and conduct re-evaluations when indicated.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with excellent benefits.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid time off, extended sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and life insurance.
- Employee discounts and wellness programs.
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Career Level
Mid Level
