Physical Therapist

Location: Clearwater Healthcare Center
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Per Diem
 
Join Our Team 

Clearwater Healthcare Center, supported is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. Our facility provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services focused on helping residents maximize their independence, mobility, and quality of life. Rehabilitation services are a key component of the care provided at Clearwater Healthcare Center.


SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES, NOT LIMITED TO:

The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. 
 

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. 
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Practices departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• EDUCATION: Doctoral program in Physical Therapy
• EXPERIENCE: At least one year of experience as a physical therapy aide is a PREFERRED
• LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: California license to practice Physical Therapy REQUIRED