Physical Therapist - Per Diem - Physical Therapy Services - Shift

Position

Per Diem Physical Therapist - Shift

• Kern Medical strives to recruit the highest quality candidates, resulting in a high performance workforce that consistently delivers quality patient care.
• Per Diem employees supplement department staffing needs, with no guarantee of minimum hours.
• Per Diem minimum scheduling expectation is four (4) shift per four week schedule.

Job Description

Under direction, to plan, implement and perform individual therapy programs for the physical rehabilitation of patients.

Compensation

The estimated pay for this position is $71.1760 per hour. This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Physical Therapist is used exclusively at Kern Medical, and is included in the flexible classification of Pre-Registered Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist.

Essential Functions

• Consults with physicians regarding appropriate types and modalities of physical therapy;
• Evaluates indications and contraindications of various types of physical therapy treatment with regard to the patient's diagnosis and other signs and symptoms; performs manual muscle testing; tests and records range of motion;
• Plans physical therapy treatment routine;
• Administers a wide variety of specialized physical therapy treatment and modalities;
• Provides active, passive, assisted, resistive and postural exercises in isometric, isotonic and isokinetic modes;
• Performs muscle training and re-education;
• Provides crutch fitting and training;
• Instructs patients in pain management, injury prevention, posture correction and body mechanics;
• Supervises the work of Physical Therapy Aides;
• Maintains records of services provided;
• Oversees the preparation and submission of treatment authorization requests; assures that authorization for physical therapy has been obtained;
• Participates in quality assurance program;
• Participates in in-service training;