Job Title: Physical Therapist Location: Modesto, CA or Stockton, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PM Duration: 13+ Weeks
Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct Physical Therapy assessments to determine the Physical Therapy care needs, preferences and goals of the participants and actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans. • Deliver and document Physical Therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and/or as agreed upon in the participants’ care plans including but not limited to providing active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait and functional training of ADLs; treatments such as massage, heat, sound, water light or electricity. • Supervises the Therapy Assistants including providing training, instruction and guidance needed to implement Functional Maintenance Programs (FMP). • Provide training and instructions to staff, participants and caregivers/families in the use and care of therapeutic equipment. • Order, track and manage maintenance for equipment.
Qualifications and Requirements: Education/Training/Certifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy plus five years’ of Progressively responsible PT experience. • Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred. • Valid California Physical Therapy License, or proof of License eligibility. • The qualifying Physical Therapy Degree earned outside of the US must be evaluated to the US equivalent to a Degree in Physical Therapy. • Valid State Driver’s License with a clean DMV record. • Copy of recent Vehicle Insurance required.
Skills and Experience: • Minimum of two years’ Physical Therapy experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population. • Physical Therapy knowledge and skills necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs. • Highly motivated, self-directed, able to execute tasks in a quickly changing environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations. • Two years’ supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members • Ability to process accurate information in a timely manner. • Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families and interdisciplinary team members