Physical Therapist (Visalia and surrounding areas)

POSITION : Physical Therapist (Visalia and surrounding areas)

JOB SUMMARY : This position is responsible for treatment of patients and communication with staff, patients, patient families and physicians. This includes providing direct patient care, demonstrating fiscal awareness, assisting with maintenance and operation of the department.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelors Degree or higher with a major in Physical Therapy
• Licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of California as a Physical Therapist
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support certification

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS :

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

1. Accountable for participation in direct patient care

2. Accountable for ensuring maintenance and care of the department as an orderly, clean and safe work environment

3. Accountable for planning and participating in quality review programs

4. Participates in clinical education programs for University students as they are assigned for rotations within the PT department.

BENEFITS :

Typical Physical Demands

Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and stretching. Continual patient handling will be required. Good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to treat patients, operate a keyboard, telephone, and other office / PT equipment is also required. Employee must have normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports.

Typical Working Conditions

Normal Physical Therapy working environment

Compensation : $40-$65 / hr