Pediatric Physical Therapist

Job Details

• Job Location
  : CRC2 - SARATOGA, CA 95070
• Position Type
  :
  Full-Time/Part-Time
• Education Level
  : 4 Year Degree
• Salary Range
  : $50.00 - $54.00 Hourly

Title
:
Physical Therapist

Department
:
Rehabilitation

Reports to
:
Director of Rehabilitation

• Skills and expertise in current evaluation and remediation techniques.
• Evaluates patients, develops effective treatment plans and obtains orders from the referring physician.
• Communicates well with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, and discharge summaries per policy and procedure.
• Complies with the Physical Therapy Act in the State.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and/or Physical Therapy Aides and RNAs in direct resident care and patient related activities.
• Flexible hours as agreed upon by the Director of Rehabilitation and direct supervisor.

• Participates in patient care conferences and Rehabilitation Conferences.
• Participates in in-service training program for other staff in the facility.
• Records treatment charges per policy and procedure.
• Instructs patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Secure necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility (i.e. braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars).
• Assists with monthly wheelchair clinic.
• Reports any problem with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Acts as a clinical preceptor for affiliating Physical Therapy or Therapy Assistant Schools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Skills and expertise in current evaluation and remediation techniques.
• Evaluates patients, develops effective treatment plans and obtains orders from the referring physician.
• Communicates well with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, and discharge summaries per policy and procedure.
• Complies with the Physical Therapy Act in the State.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and/or Physical Therapy Aides and RNAs in direct resident care and patient related activities.
• Flexible hours as agreed upon by the Director of Rehabilitation and direct supervisor.