Physical Therapist (Modesto McHenry Specialty)

Available Staff Positions • Modesto, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease as they restore, maintain and promote overall fitness and health. Will work at both McHenry Specialty Clinic in Modesto and will provide support to our PACE Modesto site. Schedule availability is Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meets deadlines.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point.
• Knowledgeable of Proper Body Mechanics and Lifting techniques.
• Doctor of Physical therapy degree from an accredited physical therapist education program or grandfathered with a Masters or Bachelors Degree.
• Physical Therapist license issued by the State of California Physical Therapy Board
• Current AHA Certified BLS CPR required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual: English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit and to meets the patient's goals and needs.
• Administers manual exercises: instructing, encouraging and assisting patients in performing physical activities, functional activities, gait and daily-living activities and in using assistive and all applicable supportive devices.
• Administers physical therapy treatments by utilizing physical agent modalities-moist packs/heating pads, cold packs, TENS, EMS, ultrasound machine and traction, directing treatments given by assistants.
• Direct or supervise group rehabilitation activities.
• Provide information to the patient about the proposed intervention, its material risks and expected benefits and any reasonable alternatives.
• Completes assessments and collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers to establish treatment plan.
• Designs home exercise programs, recommending and/or providing assistive equipment, instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs that, if followed, will assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge from therapy.
• Develops physical therapy assistants and aides by providing information, guidance, training and conducting in-service training programs.
• Maintains patient confidence and by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with company’s policies and procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with patients of all ages, including those with cognitive decline, physical frailties, or disabilities.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical: (0 Deductible / $2,000 Individual; $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max), excellent PPO coverages
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) with match
• FSA plans
• gym discounts
• Guaranteed 40 hours a week
• 11 paid holidays (which includes 2 half days)
• Accrued Vacation in addition to Holiday Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level