Physical Therapist

Job description

Attention Physical Therapists in CA, AZ, and WA! OnTarget Executive Search is seeking candidates who are passionate about providing high-quality physical therapy services to patients, caregivers, and facilities. As a Physical Therapist, you will develop treatment plans, supervise assistants and aides, contribute to case management, and provide top-notch patient care.

At OnTarget Executive Search, we value positive interactions with facilities and clients, and we strive to enhance and expand client relations. We are looking for Physical Therapists who share our values and are dedicated to providing exceptional care.

If you are a Physical Therapist looking for a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those you serve, we encourage you to apply today. Join our team and help us continue to provide outstanding physical therapy services.

Essential Functions:

 Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws which govern how Physical Therapists may practice and whom Physical Therapists may supervise.

 Complete all Medicare compliance trainings as required

 Complete Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training on a yearly basis and adhere to standards set forth in OSHA standards and other governmental regulations.

 Evaluate, treat, and direct skilled treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary. Document this need clearly.

 Maintain ongoing documentation in which goals, progress toward functional goals, and medical necessity are clearly stated.

 Complete all required documentation (pre-certifications, physicians reports, daily notes, charge tickets, etc.) legibly, appropriately and in a timely fashion in order to meet facility, physician and payor deadlines.

 Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third party payors at all times.

 Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by Center Manager (may include utilization review, infection control, disaster preparedness, etc.)

 Completes sufficient ongoing continuing education coursework to meet state licensure requirements for the defined reporting period

 Maintains a current CPR certification that meets state licensure requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

 Ability to work effectively as a team member.

 Leadership skills sufficient to effectively direct and supervise the activities of assistants and aides in delivering quality care to patients. Includes coaching and teaching skills.

 Strong organizational, time management and planning skills.

 Effective clinical problem solving skills (ex. identify and prioritize issues in responsive manner, develop and execute sound, innovative action plans, ensure appropriate results, etc.).

 Strong communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentations of information to patients and staff.

 Computer skills for effective clinical documentation and management reporting including billing, payroll, etc. Physical Requirements:

 Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.

 Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a work day/shift.

 Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions.

 Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.

 Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility and in the community.  Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate writing of reports, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually, using keyboard entry or through use of dictation equipment.

 Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment. Required Credentials:

 Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or, in the case of an internationally educated physical therapist, from a non-CAPTE accredited program seeking licensure as a physical therapist, a substantially equivalent education.

 State licensure/registration where applicable.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: From $80,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person