Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,899 per week in Goleta, CA

PT Needed for Outpatient: Certification Requirements: CA PT License BLS Patient Ratios: 2 Evals a day and 8-9 follow ups for 40 hour a week position. Patient Population: Outpatient Ortho, some geriatric and Neuro. Low back/neck/hip/knee/foot pain Ankle Sprain/strain Post-op knee/hip/low back/neck/shoulder/elbow Chronic pain Fibromyalgia Joint pain OA Compression fracture and other healing fractures (hip/shoulder etc.) Other general outpatient ortho diagnoses Job Duties: Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES: REHABILITATION SERVICES: Plans, prepares, and implements individually designed physical treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients. Completes and documents patient evaluations and tests per established standards and regulatory requirements. Based on the data, identified problems, and diagnosis from the exam, develops and updates the patient s Plan of Care (POC). Assesses and provides/progresses treatment for patients per plan of care per established standards. Completes all documentation related to charge capture per established standards. Coordinates patient care effectively and efficiently with other care provider and support team members. Compliant with other department and organization requirements and responsibilities. Works flexible shift assignments, eg days of week, hours. Provides clinical supervision to assistans and/or aides. Serves as clinical instructor for assigned students. TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 1 years of recent relevant experience.