Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Plumas District Hospital•Quincy, CA

6h•$56 - $95•Onsite

About The Position

Join our collaborative outpatient therapy team to help individuals return to activities they love – stronger, safer and more confident. Hiring Incentive! $10,000 full time/ $5,000 part time $1,200/month relocation assistance for 3 months, if you do not currently have housing available within 35 miles of PDH and need to relocate to accept the offered position” Location Quincy, CA Compensation Compensation Range: Full-Time and Part-Time Pay Scale: $55.51 - $79.14 Per Diem Pay Scale: $66.61 - $94.97 Compensation Philosophy: We have 13 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate successful candidate for 30 years of relevant experience Job Status / Shift Information Per Diem, Part-Time or Full-time Available You will be employed in our outpatient department. We work closely with out inpatient department as well, there is opportunity to float to other settings as needed or requested. Why Plumas District Hospital Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program
Active California Physical Therapy License (in good standing)
Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Current AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Compliance with all California and federal PT regulatory requirements

Nice To Haves

1+ year experience in acute care, swing bed/skilled nursing, or outpatient settings
Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills
Ability to manage diverse patient populations and diagnoses
Proficiency with computers and EMR systems
Strong problem-solving abilities and high attention to detail
Commitment to ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.
Treats injuries, manage chronic conditions, prevent future problems, improve physical function and educate patients to maximize and/or maintain their maximum level of independence.
Records and reports to the physician the patient’s reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the patient’s condition as required/needed.
Educates patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.) and other necessary therapeutic equipment/devices.
Attends rehabilitation center staff meetings and in-service presentations.