Hours: Per Diem Location: Los Angeles, CA Pay Rate: $85.00

Responsibilities

Performs physical therapy evaluation and treatment of patients based upon physician orders/referrals

Completes a comprehensive evaluation using appropriate evaluation and assessment tools and procedures

Reviews patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions and contraindications

Establishes measurable goals and develops treatment plan to move the patient toward his or her maximum level of independence and/or function

Regularly re-assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress of patient towards goals and the need for modifying goals or treatment

Communicates patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, family members, as applicable

Consults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation and treatment, progress of the patient and discharge from treatment

Recommends and assists in securing special adaptive equipment for patient to improve function and incorporates the use of adaptive equipment to enhance the rehab program

Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulations

Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws

Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides in direct patient care and patient-related activities in accordance with state practice act

Attends, participates in and/or conducts internal staff development programs and meetings; obtains continuing education as required by company policy and regulations; maintains and enhances clinical practice skills