Physical Therapist - PT
Location :
Victorville, CA
Job Type :
Temp/Contract
Job Industry :
Healthcare - Health Services
Job Description :
JOB TITLE: Physical Therapist (PT)
Location: Victorville, CA
Schedule: M-F 8a-5p
Pay: $46/hr+DOE
- Requirements: At least one year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population as a physical therapist (clinical placement experience may be substituted).
- A Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and a current California license.
- Current CPR certification and are medically cleared for communicable diseases with up-to-date immunizations.
Job Type: Full Time or Part Time, Direct Hire or Temp
Position Summary: Come join Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group (CCWSG) at one of our partnering PACE programs where you will be a vital part of our interdisciplinary team, delivering top-notch physical therapy services. Your role will involve assessing, planning, and implementing rehabilitative programs to address mobility issues, improve functional abilities, and elevate the overall well-being of our participants, empowering them to live fulfilling lives in their communities.
- Conducting initial, semi-annual, unscheduled, and annual assessments.
- Participating in daily updates and reporting status changes.
- Developing and implementing QAPI (Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement) activities.
- Providing regular progress updates to the team.
- Assessing needs for DME (Durable Medical Equipment), ordering, and facilitating authorizations.
- Attending meetings (morning, team, family, nursing facility, ALF, hospital) to ensure comprehensive care.
- Delivering treatments and ensuring safety measures are followed.
- Creating special programs and educating staff, participants, and families on available services.
- Supervising and training PTAs (Physical Therapist Assistants) and restorative aides.
- Reviewing and revising restorative exercises as needed.
- Conducting orientation and training on body mechanics and lift equipment.
- Completing documentation and maintaining confidentiality.
- Adjusting schedules to meet participant needs, including providing home therapy services as needed.
Required Qualifications :
- At least one year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population as a physical therapist (clinical placement experience may be substituted).
- A Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and a current California license.
- Current CPR certification and are medically cleared for communicable diseases with up-to-date immunizations.
- The ability to cope with mental and emotional stress, work independently, and collaborate effectively with team members.
- Excellent communication skills, organization, dependability, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
- A valid California driver's license with a good driving record (for home visits).