Join Our Dynamic Team as a Physical Therapist!
Company: NurseRecruiter
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: July 15, 2025
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Job Description:
Physical Therapist Join a dedicated team as a Physical Therapist
in Los Angeles, focusing on in-patient rehabilitation. You will
have the opportunity to evaluate and treat patients, developing
personalized treatment plans while collaborating with physicians
and healthcare professionals. This role emphasizes patient care and
community involvement, with opportunities to supervise assistants
and contribute to staff training. Ideal candidates will possess a
degree in Physical Therapy and an active state license, bringing at
least a year of experience to support those in need of
rehabilitation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate
patients within twenty four (24) hours, or 1 business day of
physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours,
documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services
from referring physician. Treat patients per the physician
treatment plan. Assist nursing department with training of
Restorative Aides. Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct
patient care and patient related activities, following state
practice act. Communicate with supervisor and other health team
members regarding patient progress, problem and plans. Participate
in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and
Rehabilitation Conferences as needed. Participate in in services
training program for other staff in the facility. Record
evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes,
recertification documentation, per PT Board State Practice Act and
governmental and third party payer requirements. Record treatment
changes per policy and procedures. Instruct patient's families or
nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in
preparation for discharge from therapy services. Participate in
discharge planning. Recommend and facilitate the ordering of
necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate
independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated
toilet seats and grab bars. Report any problems with department
equipment so that it is maintained in good working order. Ability
to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with
patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.
Supervises PT assistants, aides and students. Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into
programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care. Ability to read
technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and
procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and
respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families. Ability
to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and
proportions to practical situations. Ability to solve practical
problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished
in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Physical Demands The
essential functions of this position require the following physical
abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting
occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently,
pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very
frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Exerting in
excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50
pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force
constant to move objects. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling,
crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color,
peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust
focus. Discover the opportunities currently available at one of the
nation’s fastest growing companies and find the perfect match for
your skills and experience.
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