Job DescriptionSummary:
- Ref #: M-PT-8030159
- Profession: Therapy
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Job Type: Long-Term Contract
- Open To Travelers: Yes
- Facility Type: Correctional
- Location: Soledad, California
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 28 weeks
- Schedule:Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 7A-3:30P
- Rate: $63/hour
Requirements:
- Valid and active license issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
- At least 12 consecutive months of performing similar services within the last 3 years.
- CPR and BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross (with AED).
- Must be proficient in the English Language (Speaking/Writing).
Responsibilities: Under Institution CEO/CME's guidance, the Physical Therapist duties/responsiblities shall include, but not limited to:
- Providing care per licensure scope and Institution/Facility policies, in line with evidence-based Physical Therapy practices.
- Offering Physical Therapy and evaluations as needed, based on scheduled appointments by the Institution/Facility CEO/CME or designee.
- Delivering Physical Therapy to patients/youth via physician referral, orders, or direct access for documented diagnoses.
- Conducting initial assessments, forming treatment plans, and communicating effectively with patients/youth and medical staff.
- Completing reports, assessments, and progress notes using approved forms in patients' records.
- Being reachable for phone consultation during Institution/Facility duty hours.
- Maintaining rigorous daily charting; overdue charts beyond ten (10) days might end the Vendor Worker's engagement.