Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally
Capacity to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force constantly
Responsibilities
Administer physical therapy treatments as an assistant to Physical Therapists
Ensure all participants receive scheduled treatments and document sessions
Perform therapeutic exercises based on general principles of therapy
Deliver therapeutic massage as needed for program participants
Conduct general mobilization and passive stretching safely
Assist and instruct participants in functional activities
Provide gait training and train participants on mobility aids
Measure and document participant assessment metrics
Collaborate with healthcare team to evaluate and adjust treatment protocols
Ensure compliance with professional standards and confidentiality
Assess PT equipment for needs and upkeep
Benefits
Flexible scheduling with no weekends
Paid holidays and paid time off
Health, vision, and dental insurance options
401k plan with company matching
Opportunities for career development and advancement
Full Job Description
Full Time Physical Therapist - San Fernando Valley, CA
Full time, 40 hours per week
$60-$70 per hour, depending on experience
Flexible scheduling
Monday-Friday, No weekends
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Health, vision, dental insurance plan options
401k with company match
Adult patients
Low patient ratios
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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