Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Avalon, CA - Excellent Benefits 2024-10-15

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Physical Therapist (PT) in Avalon, California, 90704!

About The Position

Job Title : Physical Therapist Job Specialty : Rehabilitation Therapy Job Duration : Not Specified Shift : Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, with few exceptions Guaranteed Hours : Not Specified Experience : Minimum of 2 years License : Possession of a valid license to practice Physical Therapy issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Physical Therapy Board Certifications : Graduation from a School of Physical Therapy approved by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association Must-Have : Knowledge of current physical therapy principles and practices;

Excellent customer service skills Job Description : - Provides physical therapy services for acute care patients, skilled nursing unit residents, and outpatients.

• Evaluates patient needs and establishes physical therapy treatment plans and goals for each patient.- Carries out prescribed treatments as ordered by physicians.
• Documents patient treatment and reports progress to the prescribing physician.- Participates in patient and family education and patient care conferences.
• Assists department manager in performing quality measures and monitors department problems.- Responsible for observing departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensures the care of the facility and equipment related to the physical therapy department.- Maintains professional standards regarding treatment procedures and ethics.
• Maintains the safety of property and patients under treatment.- Assists department manager in assessing department staffing needs.
• Maintains all departmental records in accordance with department policies.- Assists department manager in estimating the needs of the department and ordering supplies and equipment when necessary.
• Assists in training new hires in the therapy department.- Must be compliant with organizational policies and procedures and related departmental procedures.
• Follows all HIPAA regulations as outlined in the HIPAA Policy and Procedure Manual.- Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Physical / Mental Demands : Work closely with patients across all age categories with care, compassion, and special regard for age-specific considerations.

• Requires a full range of body motion, including standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.- Able to work in stressful situations and handle emergency / crisis situations in accordance with policy.
• Interactions are subject to many interruptions from multiple calls and inquiries. Working Conditions : Work is performed in a critical access / rural health clinic environment, involving frequent contact with patients, physicians, and other staff.
• Potential risk of exposure to hazards from bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, chemicals, and other conditions common to the clinical environment.
• Safety policies and good health practices are expected to be understood and observed. Additional Information : Housing is a studio apartment with a weekly fee paid by the traveler.
• Boat tickets are provided.- No personal automobiles are allowed on the island.- Position urgency : Normal- Bilingual : False- Holiday coverage required : False

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS - AHA
• Core Competency
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

About Cynet Health

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