Contract Physical Therapist needed in CA
About The Position
The Physical Therapist performs treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. The role uses treatment techniques to develop personalized treatment plans, supports pain relief and mobility, and teaches patients exercise techniques to improve their health. The position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services. The Physical Therapist consults with patients about their physical condition and symptoms, reviews medical histories and referrals, and identifies movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing their movement. The role develops individualized treatment plans, provides therapeutic massage, tracks patient goals, and uses standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions. The therapist assesses patient progress, adjusts treatments and records changes in the clinical record in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements. They evaluate treatment outcomes, modify services as appropriate, and make referrals based on evaluation outcomes. The role also provides consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers about physical disorders. The Physical Therapist communicates with supervisors and other health team members about patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans; prepares comprehensive discharge summaries; and documents required information and treatment minutes in the electronic documentation system. The role includes participating in required trainings, in-services, and conferences, and supervising and supporting physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students. The therapist must follow company policies, procedures, and code of conduct and hold an active state license.
Requirements
- Active state licensure.
- One year of experience.
Responsibilities
- Consult with patients about their physical condition and symptoms and review their medical histories and referrals from doctors or surgeons.
- Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move.
- Develop individualized treatment plans.
- Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
- Maintain patient records and track goals.
- Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
- Assess patient progress and adjust treatments, documenting changes according to regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
- Evaluate treatment outcomes, modify services in relation to patient evaluations, and make referrals based on outcomes.
- Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers about physical disorders.
- Communicate with supervisors and other health team members about patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
- Provide comprehensive discharge summaries according to regulatory and clinical requirements.
- Document required information in the electronic documentation system and maintain patient records according to company policy.
- Accurately record treatment minutes according to regulatory and clinical requirements.
- Participate in required facility and company trainings, in-services, and conferences.
- Supervise and support physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
