
Summary
We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist who has experience working with a large patient population. The right candidate is someone who has strong communication skills, professional integrity and is able to work well with patients and the greater medical team. This position is a great opportunity for the successful applicant to work with individuals of all ages who are in need of rehabilitation services following surgery, illness or injury.
Responsibilities:
- Review patients’ medical history and referrals or notes from doctors, surgeons, or other healthcare workers
- Diagnose patients’ functions and movements by observing them stand or walk and by listening to their concerns
- Develop individualized plans of care for patients, outlining the patients’ goals and the expected outcomes of the plans
- Use exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients’ pain, help them increase their mobility, prevent further pain or injury, and facilitate health and wellness
- Evaluate and record a patient’s’ progress, modifying the plan of care and trying new treatments as needed
- Educate patients and their families about what to expect from the recovery process and how to cope with challenges throughout the process
Salary: $30.00 – $52.00 per hour
Healthcare setting:
- Acute care
- Inpatient
- Outpatient
Medical specialties:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bakersfield, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
- Physical Therapy: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapy License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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