Requisition Number	12660-09
Status	Full Time (More than 30 hrs/wk)
Location	Chula Vista, CA 91911
Relevant Work Experience	1+ year
Education Level	License
Career Level	Experienced (Non-Manager)

General position objectives
Responsible for the care, direction and progression of therapy patients and their treatments. Is a viable member of the therapeutic rehabilitation team and will assist in department maintenance, supervision of department staff as needed and delivering the best quality care possible. Is responsible for appropriate scheduling of therapy patients, completing the monthly productivity statistics in a time manner and working with the team to maintain an efficient and productive therapy department.
Work is performed in a medical office environment. Involves frequent exposure to comunicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a center environment. May involve dealings with angry, upset or uneasy people.

Specific duties and responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of high quality patient care services.
• Perform direct patient care, including evaluation of muscle, skeletal, neurological and other physical problems.
• Support and encourage multidisciplinary coordination of treatment.
• Ensure proper documentation of patient care.
• Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/ procedures as well as applicable regulations and corporate policies.
• Implement effective communication with own and other departments' staff, with medical staff and patients to ensure coordinated efforts and provision of high quality service and optimal patient care.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Inform Administrator of department problems, needs and solutions in a timely manner.
• Plan, design, implement and interpret specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients to facilitate the patient's recovery and attainment of maximum physical potential.
• Educate patients in the proper care and use of supports and performance of exercise programs.
• Perform or delegate patient treatment to include modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training and hydrotherapy.
• Follow appropriate documentation and reporting procedures.
• Perform or delegate patient treatment to include modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training and hydrotherapy.
• Secure prescription for each patient treated.
• Work closely with the physician to ensure comprehensive delivery of services and quality patient care.
• Assist marketing staff with tours as necessary.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect center assets and property against loss or waste through negligence or dishonesty.
• Participate in professional development by attending center meetings and outside educational seminars.

Requirements

• Education:Degree from an APTA approved school of physical therapy and approved by the Physical Therapy Examining Committee of the State.
• Certificate/License:Current license as a Registered Physical Therapist in the State
• Experience: New graduate to five years of clinical experience in multiple clinical settings. Emphasis in orthopedics preferred.