Description

Come enjoy lake life living with an abundance of outdoor recreation year-round in beautiful Lake Almanor, California.

**Position includes a $10,000 one time bonus at the anniversary of the first year and up to $8,000 for relocation, receipts required.

Summary
The Physical Therapist is responsible for working with patients in the acute, swing, skilled nursing and outpatient settings as prescribed and ordered by the attending physician. They will evaluate, develop, and implement effective rehabilitation plans to improve patients' mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and quality of life. The Physical Therapist plays a key role in restoring patients' functional abilities after injury, surgery, or illness, ensuring their recovery process is comprehensive and individualized.

Essential Functions 
 
Inpatient Care Duties
 

• Assess and evaluate patients' physical conditions and functional limitations.
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation plans based on clinical findings and patient goals.
• Provide physical therapy treatments to inpatients recovering from surgeries, illnesses, or injuries.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, and occupational therapists, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as necessary.
• Educate patients and their families about the rehabilitation process and ways to prevent further injury.

 
Outpatient Care Duties
 

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of outpatient clients, assessing musculoskeletal, neurological, and other impairments.
• Design and implement therapeutic exercises and interventions to promote recovery and prevent re-injury.
• Work with patients on a one-on-one basis to restore functional mobility and manage chronic conditions.
• Conduct follow-up assessments to track patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Provide education on home exercises, body mechanics, and injury prevention.
• Performs other duties as assigned

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.

 Safety

• Follows safe work practices, takes an active interest in preventing injury or illness and promoting a safe and healthful environment for self and others, and complies with Hospital and governmental safety regulations.

 Professional Development

• Promotes professional growth of self and co-workers by participating in on-the-job training, continuing education and assisting with training of new employees.

 Compliance

• Assumes personal responsibility to comply with all Federal, State and local laws governing business conduct, conducts business in an ethical and trustworthy manner, and displays the qualities and characteristics of a professional at all times when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and fellow employees.

 Quality of Work

• Assumes responsibility for professional customer service when working with the public, physicians, and other departments.  
• Strives for excellence in following policies and procedures. 
• Utilizes positive communication skills when interacting with people who work for, are serviced by, or associated with the hospital, to ensure that persons receive the highest degree of attention and courtesy.
• Maintains confidentiality of information received in the department and throughout the hospital by complying with strict confidentiality regulations per HIPAA requirements.

Requirements

Qualifications

• One year experience in acute care, extended care, rehabilitation, or outpatient setting
• Current Physical Therapy license from the State of California  
• Current BLS certification (AHA)