PHYSICAL THERAPIST ****Sign-on bonus starting at 1k****
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.
Benefits:
- Full-time position. M-F 8 hour shift.
- Competitive rates, based on experience ($40-$50/hour).
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Paid sick leave (PSL).
- Holiday pay.
- Health, dental and vision insurance.
- 401k with company match.
- CEU reimbursement.
- Mentorship program.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Professional development support.
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
- Physical therapists perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
- Physical therapist 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.
- Physical therapist record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient’s web-based chart.
- Physical therapist identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
- Physical therapist evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- Physical therapist test and measure patient’s strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
- Physical therapist 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.
- Physical therapist instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
- Physical therapist confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or other appropriate parties to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.
- Physical therapist review physician’s referral and patient’s medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
- Physical therapist comply with professional, ethical, and legal standards.
- Physical therapists perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Skills:
- Physical therapist observe and note client behavior and progress.
- Physical therapists must possess knowledge regarding the various tests required to perform patient evaluations.
- Physical therapists must possess the ability to work with infants, children, and adolescents to understand their core PT problems.
- Physical therapists must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
- Physical therapists must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills for working closely with parents and colleagues across disciplines (PT, OT, SLP, admin).
- Physical therapists must possess aptitude for intra/inter departmental collaboration.
- Physical therapists must possess the ability to perform accurate record keeping and administrative functions.
- Physical therapists must possess time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Physical therapists must possess strong judgment and decision-making skills.
- Physical therapist enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Experience: 2 years of pediatric experience preferred.
- New grads with active license are welcome to apply.
- Physical Therapist state license.
- Telehealth experience preferred.
If you meet the requirements submit your resume for consideration to HR department at hr@oceansidetherapygroup.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
