Therapist / Physical Therapist Job in Santee, California / Skilled Nursing Facility

Physical Therapist

We are seeking a Physical Therapist to join an interdisciplinary team in a skilled nursing facility setting in San Diego, CA. The ideal licensed and experienced PT candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy program with experience in geriatric rehabilitation and in adult neurological, cardiac, and general rehabilitation.

Job Description

• Perform accurate, comprehensive patient evaluations.
• Aid in the restoration and enhancement of independent function in those individuals whose living status has been compromised by illness and/or injury.
• Evaluate and treat patients, communicate with families, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members, document services in the medical records.
• Contribute to professional development of self and others.
• Enhance interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrate safe working practices.
• Consistently demonstrate company core values in interaction with co-workers, patients, and families, with all other persons involved with the patient's care, and the general public.
• Provide patient treatments which meet patient needs and use current treatment knowledge in accordance with clinical procedures.
• Perform all other physical therapist duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Physical Therapist Registration/State Licensure.
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation and in adult neurological, cardiac, and general rehabilitation preferred.
• Knowledge of Physical Therapy evaluation, treatment techniques, and medical terminology.
• Able to supervise and direct assistants and aides.
• Understanding the principles of physical modalities employed in Physical Therapy.
• Knowledge of the use of prosthetic devices, ambulatory aides, assistive and resistive devices, and training.
• Ability to work with all types and levels of patients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• CPR Certification.
• Physically able to perform daily job functions.
• Valid Driver's License.