Physical Therapist
Alturas, California
Modoc Medical Center

Physical Therapist

Overview

• Contract role in Alturas, California
• Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
• January start

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California
• Physical Therapist (3 years of experience)
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS
• Experience in Supervisory roles

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of previous experience in physical therapy
• Additional languages preferred

Relevant Responsibilities

• Directs physical therapy services under the direction of the Director of Physical Therapy
• Coordinates and supervises department operations
• Administers physical agents prescribed by a referring physician
• Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities
• Assists with budgeting and department performance versus budget
• Reviews department charges and ensures patient charges are accurate and entered timely
• Assesses patients, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and general patient populations
• Observes and evaluates treatment effect and recommends changes to the physician when needed
• Provides patient and family education and includes family in teaching as appropriate
• Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patient needs are met and hospital policy is followed
• Trains personnel using on-the-job training for nursing, other hospital staff, and departmental staff
• Maintains documentation standards, equipment safety, department cleanliness, and regulatory compliance