Ability to exert significant physical force (up to 100 pounds occasionally)
Experience in therapeutic exercises and modalities
Knowledge of physical therapy ethics and standards
Responsibilities
Administer physical therapy treatments under the direction of Physical Therapists
Ensure all program participants receive scheduled treatments and document attendance
Perform therapeutic exercises and massage as needed
Instruct and motivate participants in functional activities
Provide gait training and assist with mobility aids
Measure vital signs and assist in evaluating treatment effectiveness
Collaborate with healthcare team to modify treatment plans
Benefits
Paid holidays
No weekends
Generous paid time off
Health, vision, and dental insurance options
Flexible scheduling
Opportunities for career development and advancement
Full Job Description
Physical Therapist - Santa Barbara, CA
Full Time
32-40 hours per week
$65-$70 per hour
Paid holidays
No weekends
Generous amounts of paid time off
Health, vision, dental insurance plan options
Flexible scheduling
Adult patients, residential day program and outpatient neuro rehab setting
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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