Physical Therapist

Company: Oceanside Therapy Group, Inc.
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Oceanside Therapy Group is an outpatient pediatric clinic servicing the needs of children in North San Diego County. OTG is a family owned and operated business "where families come first." We are currently seeking to hire a motivated, licensed Physical Therapist to join our team on a full-time basis. Applicants must be licensed in the state of California. Job Summary Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and administering therapeutic programs that improve mobility and functional skills to best maximize outcomes for participation in all settings for infants, children, and adolescents of various developmental and medical based backgrounds. Job Responsibilities

• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's web-based chart.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Test and measure patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
• Attend weekly meetings during which therapists have the opportunity to collaborate within their discipline; collaborate across disciplines on treatment planning with shared clients; and present, or provide in-services, on various topics related to their respective disciplines (e.g., sensory processing, ASL signs, AAC devices, seating and positioning, etc.) to provide truly integrative and interdisciplinary care for our children and families.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or other appropriate parties to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.
• Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
• Comply with professional, ethical, and legal standards.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. COVID-19 Precaution(s):
  • Personal protective equipment provided or required.
  • Temperature screenings.
  • Social distancing guidelines in place.
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place. Skills:
    • Observe and note client behavior and progress.
    • Must possess knowledge regarding the various tests required to perform patient evaluations.
    • Must possess the ability to work with infants, children, and adolescents to understand their core PT problems.
    • Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
    • Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills for working closely with parents and colleagues across disciplines (PT, OT, SLP, admin).
    • Must possess aptitude for intra/inter departmental collaboration.
    • Must possess the ability to perform accurate record keeping and administrative functions.
    • Must possess time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
    • Must possess strong judgment and decision-making skills.
    • Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications:
      
      • Minimum Education: Master's degree (Doctorate preferred).
      • Minimum Experience: 2 years of pediatric experience preferred.
      • Certification: Current Physical Therapist state license.
      • Telehealth experience preferred. Benefits: Our employees receive competitive rates, flexible scheduling, and a great working environment. Full-time employees are eligible for a robust benefits package including PTO, PSL, Holiday Pay, Health Insurance, 401K with company match and CEU reimbursement. If you meet the requirements, please submit your resume. PI177073026

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