Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Sacramento, CA
Thrive Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Orthopedic Physical Therapist to join our outpatient physical therapy clinic. This position involves providing high-quality therapeutic interventions to a diverse patient population including young adults and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessments: Conduct thorough evaluations within 48 hours of patient intake, setting appropriate goals in collaboration with the patient and their family.
• Develop Treatment Plans: Create individualized treatment programs based on patient assessments and current evidence-based methodologies.
• Implementation of Treatment: Provide effective therapeutic interventions, ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness, and modifications to treatment plans as necessary.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families using various teaching methods tailored to their understanding, ensuring comprehensive knowledge of care plans and safety protocols.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with department policies, reflecting interventions, treatment effectiveness, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively with team members and healthcare providers, addressing patient status and treatment plans while seeking feedback to enhance teamwork.
• Supervision: Delegate and supervise the work of support staff and students, ensuring that treatment objectives are met and providing guidance and feedback as needed.
• Time Management: Demonstrate effective time management skills to meet department productivity standards and complete projects within established timelines.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy License in California (CA).
• BLS Certification required.
• Competency in physical therapy practices for adult and geriatric populations.

Work Schedule

The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. There are no weekend or on-call requirements.

Holiday Work Requirement

This position requires the Physical Therapist to work during two of the three major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Schedule requests for holiday time off will be considered but are not guaranteed.