Physical Therapist w/sign-on bonus - 5402

Vantage Search Group•Lemoore, CA

12d•$124,800 - $147,680•Onsite

About The Position

A Physical Therapist is needed at Naval Health Clinic Lemoore in California. The therapist provides services within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the facility, evaluates patients, and plans and prepares written treatment programs. The role includes therapeutic exercises and activities, soft tissue mobilization, traction, documentation of treatment and progress, coordination with physicians and other staff, and prevention and wellness activities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 8.5- or 9-hour shifts scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., including a lunch break. There are no weekends, holidays, call, or call-backs. Compensation is $60.00–$71.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus payable with the first paycheck.

Requirements

Master's degree in physical therapy, or a Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy for graduates before January 1, 2002.
Graduate of a college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
At least 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist within the last 3 years.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist in any state.
Current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide the full range of physical therapy services within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the facility.
Evaluate patients and plan and prepare written treatment programs.
Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
Instruct, motivate, and assist patients with non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, activities of daily living, and use of assistive and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Administer soft tissue mobilization using knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
Administer traction using traction equipment to relieve pain.
Record treatment, patient response, and progress in patient charts and/or automated systems.
Coordinate treatment with physicians and other staff, obtain additional patient information, suggest treatment-program revisions, and integrate physical therapy with other aspects of patient care.
Contact referring physicians about patient-care concerns as required.
Perform prevention and wellness activities, education, and screening, and promote positive health behaviors.