Physical Therapist - Northridge

Overview:

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Physical Therapist-Physical Therapy

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

***Per Diem***

If you're passionate about making a positive impact on patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough evaluations and assessments of patients' physical conditions.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
• Administer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other modalities to patients.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and their families on exercises and techniques for continued improvement.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care.
• Stay current with best practices and emerging trends in physical therapy.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy holding Baccalaureate Degree or higher required.
• Current California Physical Therapy licensure required (PTL)
• Recent graduates who are board eligible will be considered for provisional appointments.
• Current CPR (AHA BLS)
• Fire Safety card required. (must obtain 90 days from start date)

Training:

• Academic curriculum will include coursework on growth and development gerontology and therapeutic procedures for pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric populations.
• New applicants must present documentation of continuing education or experience. Upon annual appraisal must demonstrate participation in external continuing education.
• Therapists will apply and obtain CCS paneling once one year equivalent of pediatric experience is obtained.