Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Per Diem

California Rehab OP Hub • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

California Rehabilitation Institute is seeking a per diem outpatient Physical Therapist for its Century City/Los Angeles, California clinic. The outpatient therapy team provides coordinated, multidisciplinary care, specializing in patients with neurologic injuries or disorders—including CVA, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and Parkinson’s disease—as well as other conditions. The role contributes to the clinic’s development and growth and requires a commitment to high-quality patient care, teamwork, communication, and working with minimal supervision. Adult neurologic experience is required; new graduates are not being considered at this time. The posting advertises an increased rate of $69 and a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans in accordance with patient needs and physician direction. The role includes coordinating discipline-specific therapy, supporting patients’ return to community activities, educating patients and families, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to address discharge barriers. The therapist documents care, manages treatment sessions and caseload coverage, maintains professional licensure and development, and participates in quality improvement and advocacy activities.

The organization describes an extensive orientation program, potential advancement to full-time opportunities, and support for employee and family well-being. Part-time/per diem employees may become eligible for a 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within the applicable period and have access to the employee assistance program.

Requirements

• Current California Physical Therapist licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• Adult neurologic experience is required.
• New graduates are not being considered at this time.
• Ability to provide high-quality patient care, work as part of a team, communicate effectively, and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans according to patient needs and physician direction.
• Direct and delegate discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients and design functional programs supporting return to community activities.
• Educate patients, families, students, coworkers, and self.
• Complete comprehensive evaluations and use clinical reasoning to set appropriate treatment plans and goals that progress patients toward discharge within the established length of stay.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address discharge barriers, including equipment trials and ordering, patient and family training, home exercise programs, and planning continuing services.
• Manage caseloads flexibly, accept coverage as needed, communicate and progress plans of care, and provide individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions according to patient needs.
• Complete clear, accurate, concise, and timely medical record documentation, including daily notes, goals, FIM entries, letters of medical necessity, discharge documentation, and charges, in compliance with applicable guidelines and hospital policies.
• Ensure care is provided under valid signed physician orders and within applicable insurance approval requirements.
• Develop a professional development plan with clinical management and pursue continuing education, self-study, and involvement in professional activities and organizations.
• Participate in patient and professional advocacy activities, which may include lobbying, health fairs, community events, professional memberships, and charitable activities.
• Comply with the State Practice Act and other regulatory requirements; maintain professional licensure in good standing and complete mandated continuing education.
• Practice ethically in accordance with the applicable professional code of conduct.
• Understand and support the organization’s performance improvement methodology and initiatives; provide feedback to help improve outcomes.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus.
• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential opportunity to advance to a full-time position.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per diem employees after reaching 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.
• Employee assistance program for part-time employees.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being for employees and family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed