Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally
Experience with adult patients, particularly in neuro rehab
Strong understanding of physical therapy modalities and techniques
Responsibilities
Administer physical therapy treatments under the supervision of Physical Therapists
Ensure scheduled PT treatments are provided and document attendance
Perform a variety of therapeutic exercises and massage techniques
Conduct mobilization and stretching within safety limits
Instruct and motivate patients in functional activity improvements
Provide gait training and assist with mobility aids
Measure physical parameters to support PT evaluations
Collaborate with healthcare team for patient treatment planning
Maintain compliance with accreditation and professional standards
Assess and maintain PT equipment as needed
Benefits
$5000 retention bonus
Flexible full-time schedule with a minimum of 32 hours per week
Covers continuing education units (CEUs)
Generous paid time off and holidays
Health, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) with company match
Low patient ratios
Paid sick time
Full Job Description
Physical Therapist - Gilroy, CA
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$5000 Retention Bonus!
Full time, minimum of 32 hours per week, flexible schedule!
Up to $80 per hour
We will pay for your CEUs!
Generous amounts of paid time off
Paid holidays
Health, vision, and dental insurance
401k with match
Low patient ratios
Paid sick time
Adult patients, Neuro rehab
Responsibilities:
Administer physical therapy treatments to patients, working under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapists.
Assure all program participants receive scheduled PT (Physical Therapy) treatments and document therapy session or reason for inability to attend.
Perform active, passive, and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, based on general therapy principles, on program participants.
Perform therapeutic massage on program participants as needed.
Perform general mobilization and/or passive stretch to program participants, within limits of safety regarding joint/muscle stretch.
Instruct, motivate, and assist program participants in learning and improving functional activities.
Provide gait training and instruct program participants in the use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces, and splints; train program participants at homebound and community level, including endurance training.
Measure ROM, length and girth of body parts, vital signs, and MMT (manual muscle tests) to assist Physical Therapist in evaluating program participants and/or to determine the effectiveness of the program plan.
Confer with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participate in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.
Ensure adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality.
Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of physical therapy modalities and techniques.
Assess PT equipment for needs and maintenance.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
California Physical Therapy licensure
Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
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