Physical Therapist Per Diem Days

Responsible for the evaluation of referred patients to assess their medical condition and functional limitations, restrictions and complaints.  To establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient’s capacity and tolerance, under the administration of the Medical Director.

• Written evaluation of new physical therapy patients.
• Reassessment on ongoing patients.
• Develop and adjust patient treatment plan.
• Develop objective and measurable goals with specific time frames.
• Patient, family and community education.
• Provide rehabilitative physical therapy care to inpatients and outpatients inclusive of, but not limited to modality/exercise treatments, wound care, mobility and gait training.
• Documentation of progress notes and flow sheets/charts according to guidelines of the department, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, or other specific payors.
• Written discharge assessment notes.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an APTA approved school of Physical Therapy.

Preferred Education:

• N/A

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Experienced preferred (will consider new grad).

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications:

• N/A

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:

• Valid California Physical Therapist License
• Eligible for membership in the APTA.
• Must adhere to code of ethics of the APTA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Valid Los Angeles County Fire Card (required within 30 days of employment)
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) (required within 30 days of employment)