Physical Therapist
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Job Location:
Riverside, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy skilled intervention to patients in an acute care hospital setting as a needed basis.
Responsibilities
This role involves evaluating patients developing and implementing indidualized treatment plans and collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote optimal functional outcomes and safe discharge planning. The key responsibilites for the physical therapist includes performing comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for patients with various medical condictions including post surgical neurological orthopedic and general medical diagnoses. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patients goals. Provide therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercises therapeutic activities balance/coordination training and gait training. Educate patients families and caregivers on treatment plans home exercises and safety measures. Collaborate with physicians nurses case managers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and contribute to discharge planning. Document accurately all evaluations progress notes and discharge summaries in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards in a timely manner. Maintain compliance with hospital policies safe regulations infection control protocols and professional standards of practice. Provide coverage at least one weekend a month or more weekdays as the need arises including holidays if required.
Qualifications
Licensed CA State Board Physical Therapist. Current BLS certification.
Required Experience:
IC
