Travel Physical Therapist
24 days ago
Fresno
Certification Details • Valid California Physical Therapy License, • BLSJob Details, • Responsible for coordinating and providing restorative and rehabilitative Physical Therapy services to participants at the Center and at home., • Work in close coordination with the PACE Physician, rehabilitation staff and other interdisciplinary team members to maximize participant independence and safety and develop or restore function., • Collaborate with the Occupational Therapist to efficiently operate WelbeHealth rehabilitation department., • Member of the WelbeHealth management team and facilitate collaborative relationships across WelbeHealth and with external stakeholders to promote values, team culture and mission., • Conduct Physical Therapy assessments to determine care needs, preferences and goals of participants., • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop participant care plans., • Deliver and document Physical Therapy interventions including active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait and functional training of ADLs, and treatments such as massage, heat, sound, water, light or electricity., • Supervise Therapy Assistants including providing training, instruction and guidance to implement Functional Maintenance Programs., • Provide training and instructions to staff, participants and caregivers/families in the use and care of therapeutic equipment., • Order, track and manage maintenance for equipment., • Remain alert to input from team members, participants, and caregivers and update the interdisciplinary team promptly of any changes in participants’ condition or functional status., • Work with other members of the interdisciplinary team to support smooth care transitions between settings (e.g., hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home)., • Support enrollment of prospective participants into the program in coordination with the Marketing Team., • Participate in end-of-life care coordination and support., • Manage direct reports including training, supervising and mentoring., • Be legally authorized to practice in position location and act within the scope of authority., • Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner., • Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of all company procedures and information about team members, participants, and families., • Follow WelbeHealth policies and procedures and participate in required Quality Improvement activities, staff training and meetings., • Communicate regularly with Supervisor and team regarding workload and priorities., • Timely completion of all mandated trainings and education and occupational health screenings as needed., • Exercise flexibility in performing assignments as business needs evolve.Job Requirements, • Five years of progressively responsible Physical Therapy experience., • Minimum of two years Physical Therapy experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population., • Physical Therapy knowledge and skills necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs., • Highly motivated, self-directed, able to execute tasks in a quickly changing environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations., • Two years supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members., • Ability to process accurate information in a timely manner., • Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families and interdisciplinary team members., • Experience leading in a data-driven organization, leveraging reports and data to prioritize and manage people and projects., • Highly motivated, inspirational leader able to innovatively engage, support and remove barriers for the team to ensure consistent goal achievement., • Excellent clinical, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families and interdisciplinary team members., • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision., • Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment., • Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures., • Commitment to unlocking the full potential of vulnerable seniors., • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy (or equivalent evaluation for degrees earned outside the US)., • Preferred: Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.Schedule Information, • Contract length is 13 weeks.