Physical Therapist Modesto McHenry Specialty
Physical Therapist Modesto McHenry Specialty
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Job Description
The Physical Therapist provides services that help restore function improve mobility relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease as they restore maintain and promote overall fitness and health.
Will work at our McHenry Specialty Clinic in Modesto and will provide support to our PACE Modesto team when needed.
Schedule availability is Monday Friday 8:00am 5:00pm
Compensation:
$67.00 $72.00 an hour $139360 $149760 annually working 40 hours a week)
Golden Valley Health Centers offers excellent benefits including Medical: 0 Deductible / $2000 Individual; $4000 Family OutofPocket Max) excellent PPO coverages; Dental; Vision; 403(b) with match FSA plans gym discounts and so much more!
- Guaranteed 40 hours a week
- 11 paid holidays (which includes 2 half days)
- Accrued Vacation in addition to Holiday Pay
- Weekends Evenings and Holidays Off
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assess plan prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain improve or restore physical functioning alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
- Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit and to meets the patients goals and needs.
- Administers manual exercises: instructing encouraging and assisting patients in performing physical activities functional activities gait and dailyliving activities and in using assistive and all applicable supportive devices.
- Administers physical therapy treatments by utilizing physical agent modalitiesmoist packs/heating pads cold packs TENS EMS ultrasound machine and traction directing treatments given by assistants.
- Direct or supervise group rehabilitation activities.
- Provide information to the patient about the proposed intervention its material risks and expected benefits and any reasonable alternatives.
- Completes assessments and collaborate with physicians nurses social workers and other health care workers to establish treatment plan.
- Designs home exercise programs recommending and/or providing assistive equipment instructing patients families and caregivers in home exercise programs that if followed will assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge from therapy.
- Develops physical therapy assistants and aides by providing information guidance training and conducting inservice training programs.
- Maintains patient confidence and by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with companys policies and procedures rules and regulations.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infectioncontrol policies and protocols.
- Complies with federal state and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with patients of all ages including those with cognitive decline physical frailties or disabilities.
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
- Requires the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally up to 20 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Will require 20 sitting 30 walking and 50 standing.
- May also need to move heavy equipment transfer/lift patients and assist patient with walking and turning.
- Physical Therapist may also have to stoop kneel crouch lift and stand for long periods.
- May be required to travel to sites/program and special functions as needed.
Work Environment
- Exposure to biohazards including infectious material and waste and any other conditions common in a health care environment.
- Work is in an office environment/rehab gym climate controlled through central air conditioning and outdoors subject to weather conditions.
- Will work with Rehab exercise equipment and Durable Medical Equipment.
Education/Experience Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meets deadlines.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Word Excel Power point.
- Knowledgeable of Proper Body Mechanics and Lifting techniques.
Education/Experience
- Doctor of Physical therapy degree from an accredited physical therapist education program or grandfathered with a Masters or Bachelors Degree.
- Physical Therapist license issued by the State of California Physical Therapy Board
- Current AHA Certified BLS CPR required.
- Bilingual: English/Spanish preferred.
Employment Type
Full-Time
