Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Job Details: Job Location: Downey - Downey, CA, Position Type: Per Diem, Salary Range: $60.00 - $70.00Hourly, Physical Therapist – Per Diem

www.encorewellness.com

Encore Wellness is the nation's leading physical therapy, fitness, and wellness company. Our range of services includes outpatient and mobile physical therapy, customized fitness programs, group exercise classes, balance and fall prevention classes, and wellness education. These services are provided at our 9 centers located in California, Nevada, and  Arizona.

We also serve seniors nationwide with our virtual Wellness Everywhere program. Our facilities offer the latest equipment and clinically supervised fitness instruction for mature adults. Encore Wellness changes lives by helping mature adults achieve greater wellness and lasting independence.

We are actively recruiting for a Per Diem Physical Therapist to join our passionate team in California. The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating primarily geriatric patients with orthopedic, neurological, and medical problems. They are also responsible for completing the required documentation, including an initial evaluation, daily progress notes, physician progress notes, home exercise programs, and billing information.

Our mission at Encore Wellness is to improve the lives of seniors through wellness. As our physical therapist, you will positively impact thousands of lives by providing exceptional therapy care to our clients' senior population surrounding your clinic.

What you do:

Performs an effective evaluation by accurately assessing ROM, strength, sensation, and functional status, including gait
Identifies problems that can be addressed with treatment and sets realistic goals for the patient
Demonstrates good working knowledge of modalities, including indications and contraindications for use
Utilizes your knowledge of exercise programming as a strategy to provide appropriate improvement of ROM, strength, functional status, and decreasing pain
Capable of working with geriatric patients with orthopedic, neurological, or medical problems
Keeps accurate, up-to-date records in patient's chart, including initial evaluation, daily progress notes, physician progress reports, and home programs
Routinely exhibits good patient relations skills
Ability to provide exceptional communications by adjusting approach or tone as needed based upon patient needs
Ability to use time management and effective use of a PT Aide to meet or exceed productivity needs
Be willing to cover shifts at all 3 Southern California locations

What you know:

Graduate of APTA - approved Physical Therapy program, or equivalent.
CPR certification (BLS), California Physical Therapy license or license eligible, National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
Minimum of two years’ experience treating in an outpatient clinic

What will make you exceptional:

Alignment with our values and passion for senior care
Ability to multi-task, work independently and in a team environment
Prior experience in effectively using a PT Aide
Bilingual Spanish is a plus

What we offer:

Per Diem shift coverage as a W-2 employee for coverage as needed
Only commit to shifts that you can cover
Shift coverages are 7:30am-4:30pm and 8a – 5p weekdays only
Competitive hourly rate dependent on your experience ($60-70/hr)
401(k) Eligibility following 90 Days

Background checks and drug screening are part of our employment process.

At Encore, “We are W.A.R.R.I.O.R.S for our members – championing their health, independence, and joy in aging. We are also warriors for ourselves – committed to our own wellness so we can lead with purpose, compassion, and strength in everything we do.”
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