Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist
San Jose, CA and Burlingame, CA

• We have multiple openings available: Burlingame, Stanford, Forster City, Alameda, Almaden, Willow Glen, Los Gatos
• Salary: $95-140K/yr

 
SUMMARY:

• Plans and administers physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries or muscle, joint, or bone disease to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability by performing the following duties:

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines and evaluates patients to determine the nature and extent of the disorder and treatment plan
• Review physician referrals and medical records, if applicable
• Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, and functional capacity, and records findings to develop or revise plan of care
• Plans and prepares a written treatment program based on the evaluation of patient data
• Treats acute and chronic injuries and related disabilities
• Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function and prescribes routine and corrective exercises
• Uses a variety of exercise techniques including neuromuscular reduction, PNF, PRE, endurance, and balance
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to perform various physical activities and use of assistive and supportive devices such as crutches and canes
• Instructs individualized rehabilitation programs including functional exercises, mobility and gait training
• Mobilizes and stretches soft tissues
• Applies or directs the application of modalities including but not limited to heat, cold, ultrasound, iontophoresis, electrotherapy, and hydrotherapy as needed to promote healing
• Instructs patients in correct body mechanics for activities of daily living and prevention of injury
• Tailors home exercise programs based on diagnosis, relevant critical pathways, and functional limitations
• Provides education and instruction to patients and their caregivers on the mechanism of injury, safety procedures, home exercise programs, self-care,e and injury prevention
• Refers patients as needed to appropriate medical specialists
• Evaluate the effects of treatment at various stages and adjust the plan of care to achieve maximum benefit
• Administers soft tissue and joint mobilization
• Records treatment, response, and progress in electronic medical records according to company policy
• Confers with physician or other practitioners to obtain additional information, revise plan of care, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care
• Communicates with healthcare team members, attorneys, insurance companies, or employers regarding patient progress, as allowed by law
• Instructs and directs work activities of physical therapy assistants, aides, and students
• Correctly completes documentation, charge sheets, progress reports, etc. in a timely manner
• Complies with all HIPAA rules and regulations and company policy and procedures
• Collaborates and cooperates with business office staff to ensure proper coding and administrative protocols are followed for the purposes of verification, authorization, billing, collections, and record requests

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program; Master's degree or equivalent

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical documents
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, healthcare providers, or members of the business community
• Ability to effectively present information to patients, their caregivers, small groups and/or healthcare providers

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Required Certificates, Licenses or Registrations:

• Valid California Physical Therapy License or License Applicant
• Valid CPR/AED certification

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, finger, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception

 
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.

 
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