Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics $10,000 Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance!

Kaweah Health•Dinuba, CA

9d•$50 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

Kaweah Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for their Outpatient Orthopedics department. This role involves providing a variety of medical services to help individuals recover or improve function after injury or illness. The Physical Therapist will evaluate patient conditions, devise customized rehabilitation and treatment plans, and aim to restore maximum movement and functional ability to enhance quality of life. The position is full-time, benefit-eligible, and operates on a day shift with 8-hour or less shifts.

Requirements

CA Physical Therapist license
BLS certification
Must pass an annual competency assessment conducted by a physical/occupational therapist.
If assigned to Home Health: must have a valid California Drivers License, auto insurance, and be willing to operate personal car necessitated by nature of job.

Nice To Haves

One year of infant, pediatric, and adolescent experience is encouraged if assigned to the Infant, Pediatric, and Adolescent Units.
A CCS paneled therapist will be available for general supervision if services are provided by non-CCS paneled therapist.

Responsibilities

Evaluate a patient's condition and devise a customized physical rehabilitation and treatment plan.
Develop, maintain, and restore maximum movement and functional ability to maximize quality of life.
Administer standard formal evaluations as appropriate based on factors such as patient age, diagnosis, and clinical information.
Evaluate patient deficits without formal measures when the patient is unable to participate with formal testing.
Complete documentation in a timely manner, with clear indications of progress towards functional goals.
Plan individual treatment programs following physician’s orders.
Perform therapy treatment procedures as indicated and safely.
Provide instruction to the team regarding patients' functional needs as needed.
Contact the physician for changes in treatment plan and program.
Train the patient and/or patient’s family/caregiver regarding the patient's care needs during functional daily activities.
Secure equipment for patients' use in all settings, and make necessary fitting adjustments.
Complete daily charges.
Supervise aides and assistants in the completion of assigned tasks.
Participate in continuing education to remain current in new treatment procedures, active in providing in-services to department staff.
Meet or exceed productivity requirements.
Assist with the orientation of new therapists and assistants to department policies, procedures, and physical plant.
Ensure services provided are age-appropriate, including modalities and equipment appropriate to the developmental level of the patient.
Attend required meetings for the department and Kaweah Health.
Meet or exceed requirements for the given practice settings set forth by appropriate regulatory bodies (Joint Commission, CDPH, CMS, etc.).
Evaluate functional capabilities of infants, children, and adolescents with physical disabilities using appropriate assessment tools; establish physical therapy treatment goals and plans of services.
Coordinate with a CCS case manager regarding ongoing therapy services after hospital discharge.
Participate in case conferences as needed.
Participate in the employee evaluation process via peer reviews as requested.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist with day-to-day operations of the department as needed.