Physical Therapist for Physical Therapy Clinic

SYNERGY ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS INC•Encinitas, CA

8d•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist works in an outpatient physical therapy clinic directly with orthopedic surgeons, providing patient-centered rehabilitation guided by postoperative protocols. The role directs patient care and supervises clinical and administrative staff concerning patient care in accordance with the Physical Therapy Board of California. The Physical Therapist communicates with physicians and other practitioners about patient issues and is responsible to the Site Manager and Director of Physical Therapy. Clinic duties include performing evaluations and treatments; using the current electronic medical record system; taking objective measurements; participating in functional capacity examinations and work conditioning; managing patient conferences and charts; supervising patients and clinical staff; and overseeing scheduling and patient flow. The role also includes developing patient education, supporting patients, addressing quality-of-care issues, handling treatment time and billing, maintaining public relations, assisting with clinical training, coordinating meetings with site management and administration, maintaining professional knowledge, and attending required seminars, training, and meetings.

Requirements

Four-year degree; a Bachelor of Science is listed, with a Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
Experience in orthopedic rehabilitation.
Active and current Physical Therapy license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Experience in active care and clinical exercise.

Responsibilities

Direct patient care and supervise clinical and administrative staff concerning patient care in accordance with the Physical Therapy Board of California.
Communicate with physicians and other practitioners regarding patient issues.
Perform physical therapy evaluations and treatments.
Use the current electronic medical record system.
Perform objective measurements, including psychometric, isometric, and functional measurements.
Perform or participate in functional capacity examinations and work conditioning.
Conduct Patient Care Conferences and maintain patient chart management.
Directly supervise patients in the conditioning program through physical therapy aides and physical therapist assistants.
Directly supervise clinical staff in accordance with the Physical Therapy Board of California.
Supervise patient scheduling and address patient flow issues.
Develop and maintain the patient education program.
Oversee and interact with physicians and nurse practitioners.
Provide motivation, education, guidance, and support to patients.
Resolve and maintain quality-of-care issues.
Manage treatment time and billing.
Address public relations matters and patient or referral-source dilemmas as they arise.
Assist with clinical training as necessary, including the aide competency list.
Schedule meetings as necessary with the Site Manager and administration to discuss progress and future goals.
Maintain current knowledge of professional literature and comply with California Physical Therapy Board continuing education requirements.
Attend seminars, training, and meetings as required.