What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at CoreTechs?
Physical Therapist
San Jose, CA 95126
SUMMARY:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES other duties may be assigned:
QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.
req25-00219
San Jose, CA 95126
- Reports to: Clinical Director
- Salary: $95-135K/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 other duties may be assigned:
- Examines and evaluates patients to determine nature and extent of disorder and treatment plan
- Reviews physician referral and medical records, if applicable
- Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and records findings to develop or revise plan of care
- Plans and prepares a written treatment program based on 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 care givers on mechanism of injury, safety procedures, home exercise programs, self-care and injury prevention
- Refers patients as needed to appropriate medical specialists
- Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts plan of care to achieve maximum benefit
- Administers soft tissue and joint mobilization
- Records treatment, response, and progress in electronic medical record 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 the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program; Master's degree or equivalent.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 the 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.
req25-00219
Salary : $95,000 - $135,000
