What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Catalina Island Medical Center?
Are you interested in living the island life? Catalina has so much to do in your off-hours. Beach, swimming ,boating, kayak / paddle-boarding, snorkeling, diving, hiking ,ropes course, zip line, outdoor adventures, buffalo explorations, biking, hiking, camping, bars, night clubs, museum, art gallery, and many special events that keep 1,000,000 tourists coming to our island paradise, 26 miles across the sea from Long Beach, California. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping patients recover from injuries and improve their overall physical health. The Physical Therapist will be responsible for developing individualized treatment plans, implementing therapeutic exercises, and monitoring patient progress. Services will be provided to acute care patients, skilled nursing unit residents and outpatients.
Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.
BENEFITS
Competitive salary
We provide assistance with finding housing on Catalina Island.
Boat travel stipend
PPO health insurance
PPO Dental
PPO Vision
403b retirement
employer-paid life insurance
short and long-term disability
critical illness, cancer coverage
vacation and paid holidays for all Full-Time positions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conduct patient evaluations and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
Provide hands-on therapy and therapeutic exercises.
Educate patients on injury prevention and self-care techniques.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Knowledge of current physical therapy principles and practices.
Strong clinical skills with experience in a variety of treatment techniques.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Possession of a valid license in California to practice Physical Therapy.
At least one year of experience as a practicing Physical Therapist.
Don’t miss out on your chance to escape the city life and fall in love with the joys of living and working on Catalina Island. Come for a day, stay for a lifetime! CIH is an equal opportunity employer.
