Rehabilitation Physical Therapist
Alturas, California
Modoc Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (Rehabilitation Therapy)

Location: Alturas, California
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

• Monday through Friday schedule, no weekends
• Patient load: 8-9 patients per day (1 hour evaluations, 45-minute follow-ups, no double booking)
• Responsible for directing physical therapy services under the Director of Physical Therapy
• Coordinate and supervise department operations
• Administer physical therapy agents as prescribed
• Maintain performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
• Assist with budgeting, evaluations, and department performance monitoring
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of physical therapy experience preferred
• Licensure: Current California licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist required
• Knowledge of physical therapy modalities, anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and rehabilitative medicine
• Knowledge of infection control and sterile techniques
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels
• Team player with respect for confidentiality and accountability

Responsibilities

General Competencies

• Demonstrate professional behavior on and off duty
• Maintain positive working relationships with patients, visitors, and staff
• Exhibit strong organizational and time management skills
• Deliver work products on time and within budget with minimal supervision
• Compile and analyze data using Microsoft Office applications
• Maintain organized records and deliver them promptly upon request
• Communicate clearly and respectfully within the chain of command
• Perform assigned tasks accurately and efficiently
• Use office machines effectively
• Provide professional and friendly assistance to phone inquiries
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects; recommend changes to physicians as needed
• Perform assessments and reassessments for all patient populations (neonate to geriatric)
• Assess patient pain and coordinate with physicians for intervention
• Ensure patient safety and minimize healthcare errors during care
• Develop and evaluate patient teaching plans, including family involvement
• Treat patients and families with respect, addressing psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs
• Serve as liaison among administration, patients, physicians, and healthcare providers
• Safely operate and maintain equipment; ensure department cleanliness and safety
• Communicate effectively with physicians, staff, and administration
• Coordinate and direct patient care to meet patient needs and hospital policies

Specific Competencies

• Flexibility and ability to function under stress
• Collaborate with other departments for patient care and performance improvement
• Ensure documentation meets current standards and policies
• Train nursing and hospital staff on-the-job as needed
• Stay current with trends and developments in rehabilitative medicine
• Maintain professional society standards and ethical behavior
• Communicate effectively in English (additional languages preferred)
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of physical therapy equipment operation and maintenance
• Maintain calm and control during crisis situations (e.g., Code Blue)
• Demonstrate appropriate telephone communication skills

Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code; maintain neat and professional appearance
• Complete annual education and regulatory requirements
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Wear identification badge while on duty
• Attend annual evaluations and participate actively
• Report to work on time and complete work as scheduled
• Attend meetings as appropriate
• Uphold the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization
• Maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships with physicians, departments, and staff
• Represent the organization positively and professionally
• Participate in committee, CQI, and management meetings as appropriate
• Resolve personnel concerns at the departmental level using grievance processes if needed
• Ensure compliance with policies on department operations, fire, safety, and infection control
• Comply with organizational policies on ethical business practices

Additional Notes

• No explicit mention of prior travel experience required for this position.
• Specialty years of experience required: 3 years (physical therapy).