Physical Therapist / PT
$124,800–$145,600 year
On-siteSanta Cruz, California, United States
Job Summary
Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans for clients in home and community settings. Regularly re-assess treatment effectiveness, attend staffing meetings and family conferences, and conduct discharge evaluations to recommend home safety modifications and provide referral resources. Communicate patient needs and progress to the treatment team, physicians, families, and other disciplines to ensure coordinated care. This role supports individuals recovering from brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke by moving them outside institutional walls into real-life environments like kitchens, grocery stores, and workplaces.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with accredited Physical Therapy program
- Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist by state in which practicing
- Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance state regulations
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
- Duties require fine motor skills,visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
- Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
- A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on the specific location policy, local or state regulations to verify that he/she is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations
Desired Qualifications
- A minimum of one year's work experience as a physical therapist preferred
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