Physical Therapist
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Job Location:
Bakersfield, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 101920 - 137384
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT)
Compensation: $101920 - $137384 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Hospital / Inpatient Setting
Schedule: Day shift (specific schedule discussed during interview)
Position Overview
Legacy Staffing is seeking a dedicated and skilled Physical Therapist to join our clients healthcare team. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive physical therapy evaluations treatment and care planning in accordance with hospital policies state and federal regulations and professional standards. The ideal candidate is patient-focused collaborative and committed to delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients referred for physical therapy using standardized assessments clinical testing and professional judgment
- Assess patient strength range of motion coordination sensation cognition mobility and rehabilitation potential
- Develop individualized physical therapy plans of care including short- and long-term goals in collaboration with patients families and interdisciplinary care teams
- Administer skilled physical therapy treatments and monitor patient progress and response to care
- Modify treatment plans based on patient condition progress and physician direction
- Plan and coordinate patient discharge including home assessments family education equipment recommendations and community support resources
- Accurately document evaluations treatments patient performance progress and outcomes in compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements
- Delegate and supervise physical therapy assistants and support personnel according to experience and scope of practice
- Maintain open communication with physicians nursing staff caregivers and hospital departments to ensure coordinated patient care
- Promote a culture of patient safety and patient-centered treatment
Patient Population
May include:
- Infants (birth12 months)
- Pediatrics (13 months12 years)
- Adolescents (1318 years)
- Adults (1964 years)
- Geriatric patients (65)
Qualifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in the applicable state
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Strong clinical knowledge of physical therapy evaluation and treatment techniques
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Commitment to quality care safety standards and professional ethics
Preferred Experience
- Prior hospital or inpatient rehabilitation experience
- Experience working with diverse patient populations and diagnoses
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
