Physical Therapist
La Quinta, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist Position

Location: La Quinta, California
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: Approximately 13 weeks

Job Description

• Implement treatment plans and select modalities to meet specific established goals.
• Provide prescribed physical therapy treatment to facilitate rehabilitation of mentally or physically handicapped patients.
• Assist in evaluating patient progress and recommend discharge planning.
• Conduct and assist with patient activities and maintain appropriate records.
• Perform evaluations and establish treatment plans based on age-specific, cultural, and rehabilitative needs in compliance with licensing and accreditation standards and the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Provide effective therapy treatments and delegate patient treatment procedures and modalities appropriately.
• Ensure safe and comprehensive discharge planning.
• Maintain individual productivity to meet department standards.
• Provide thorough, timely, legible, and consistent patient care documentation.
• Utilize resources to assist with patient flow (e.g., printing forms, scheduling patients).
• Provide education and mentoring for student interns as assigned.
• Participate in special department programs.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary communication and coordination to maximize patient outcomes.
• Communicate positively, appropriately, and timely with patients, co-workers, supervisors, other departments, and physicians.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and treatment areas.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to administer all department modalities, programs, and protocols appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Basic physical therapy skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff.

Specialty & Experience

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated (assume entry-level to experienced physical therapists may apply)

License Requirement

• Must hold a valid Physical Therapist license for the state of California.

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience required.