Physical Therapist

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for directing physical therapy services, coordinating and supervising department operations, administering prescribed physical agents, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role involves maintaining department performance, participating in quality improvement activities, managing budgets, and collaborating effectively with patients, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver rehabilitative care across diverse patient populations.

• Direct and coordinate physical therapy services and department operations.
• Administer physical therapy modalities as prescribed by physicians.
• Maintain performance improvement activities and participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI).
• Assist in budget formulation, evaluate department performance against budget, and take corrective actions.
• Review and ensure accuracy and timeliness of patient charges.
• Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
• Perform patient assessments and reassessments across all age groups including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects and recommend changes to physicians as necessary.
• Develop and implement patient teaching plans involving families as appropriate.
• Maintain department cleanliness, equipment safety, and compliance with inspections.
• Train personnel through on-the-job training and stay updated on current rehabilitative medicine trends.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department and organizational goals.

• Current California licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist.
• Minimum of three years' experience in physical therapy preferred.
• Knowledge of physical therapy modalities, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and maintain organized records.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all organizational levels and maintain confidentiality.

• Additional language proficiency.
• Experience with physical therapy machine operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Advanced knowledge of infection control and sterile techniques.
• Experience in training and mentoring staff.

• Must demonstrate professional behavior on and off duty as a representative of the organization.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with ethical business practices.
• Ability to remain calm and respond effectively during crisis situations such as Code Blue.
• Adhere to dress code and wear identification badge while on duty.
• Participate in annual education requirements, evaluations, and committee meetings as required.

• Work schedule and shifts to be determined by department needs; punctuality and adherence to assigned schedule required.
• May require flexibility to work under stressful situations and collaborate across departments.