Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Nature And Scope

Join our collaborative outpatient therapy team to help individuals return to activities they love stronger, safer and more confident.

Location

Quincy, CA

Compensation

Compensation Range: Per Diem Pay Scale: $66.61 - $94.97

Compensation Philosophy: We have 13 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate successful candidate for 30 years of relevant experience

Job Status / Shift Information

• Per Diem, non-benefited
• You will float between SNF, Inpatient, and Outpatient Settings

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program
• Active California Physical Therapy License (in good standing)
• Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
• Current AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Compliance with all California and federal PT regulatory requirements

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year experience in acute care, swing bed/skilled nursing, or outpatient settings
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to manage diverse patient populations and diagnoses
• Proficiency with computers and EMR systems
• Strong problem-solving abilities and high attention to detail
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.
• Treats injuries, manage chronic conditions, prevent future problems, improve physical function and educate patients to maximize and/or maintain their maximum level of independence.
• Records and reports to the physician the patient's reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the patient's condition as required/needed.
• Educates patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.) and other necessary therapeutic equipment/devices.
• Attends rehabilitation center staff meetings and in-service presentations.

Benefits / Perks

Options offered to benefit eligible employees:

• Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Considerable Paid Time Off
• And more! PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available

Perks all employees can enjoy:

• Inclusive and connected work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
• Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay

Child Care:

• PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io

Why Plumas District Hospital

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first.

Contact Information

Recruiter Name/Email: Nicholas Clawson, View email address on click.appcast.io

Department Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

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