Physical Therapist

**Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus for Qualified Candidates**

Job type: Full Time

Shift: Days

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients/residents according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.

Primary Duties  

1. Evaluates assigned patients/residents and develops treatment plans, including specific goals and activities, 
   reevaluating and modifying plans as necessary. Ensures treatments and care is done appropriately and completely 
   in accordance with patients/residents clinical condition.

2. Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient as prescribed by a physician. 
   Provides direct physical therapy to patients/residents.

3. Communicates clearly and tactfully with patient/resident regarding progress, problems, home programs and other
    issues related to the therapeutic process.

4. Communicates observations, facts and comments with interdisciplinary team members individually, and 
    through team meetings as appropriate and required.

5. Assesses patient’s progress weekly or as required and adjusts program as appropriate.

6. Prepares written documentation as requires by regulations and departmental policy, such as evaluations, 
   individualized treatment plans, progress notes and other required reports

7. Provides direct Physical Therapy to patients per plan pf care.

8.     Prepares written documentation as required by regulations and departmental policy, such as evaluations, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other required reports.

9. Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance.

10. Performs above primary duties for ages adolescent through older adult.

Physical demands: 
•    May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases, body fluids and wastes
•    Heavy physical effort, including lift/carry up to 50 lbs
•    Prolonged standing/walking, bending and squatting
•    Must be able to lift, position and transfer patients/residents and equipment

Working Conditions:
•    Handles Emergency or Crisis Situations

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:
•    Current California Physical Therapy License
•    Current BLS CPR certification
 

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Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!