Physical Therapist (PT)

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist for Adult Day Health Care Center.

We are looking for a part-time licensed physical therapist to work in community-based geriatric healthcare (Adult Day Health Care also known as CBAS) in Compton, CA.

Schedule: 1-2 days a week, 4 morning hours per day.

The therapist will be working with registered nurses and social workers as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a creative, caring, laid-back environment.

The work is not physically demanding (i.e. no max assist transfer patients) and you are not under pressure to meet a daily patient quota.

Responsibilities:

• Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition.
• Assessing and interpreting patient evaluations and test results.
• Developing treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques.
• Creating personalized fitness-oriented health care programs for patients.
• Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain and improve mobility.
• Advising patients on exercise techniques.

Requirements:

• Compliant with state regulatory requirements.
• A valid license to practice physical therapy.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Compassionate and attentive to detail.
• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• Excellent analytical and logical thinking.