CA - PT - Days - Arroyo Grande, CA (Central Coast) - First Connect

Job Description:

Great Opportunity with Movement for Life at their Central Coast of CA location-Arroyo Grande, CA. 30 week contract from Dec. 1st to June 30th.

Awarded Private
Practice of the Year by APTA.

www.movementforilfe.com

Summary/Objective:
The physical therapist implements patient rehabilitation
programs to help improve patient mobility, function, and strength.

Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hold license as a
  Physical Therapist in the state in which you intend to work
• Maintain and update PT
  skills and certifications as necessary
• Evaluate and treat
  patients for physical therapy and rehabilitation programs
• Utilize Electronic
  Medical Record to complete evaluations, reports and discharge summaries for
  patient files
• Guide & monitor
  patient care in all aspects of treatment and follow-up
• Supervise PT Assistants
  and Aides regarding all aspects of patient care
• Communicate with
  physicians and other persons to insure quality patient care
• Correspond with
  co-workers & other offices via phone, fax & email
• Be responsible for
  accurate patient chart documentation & follow-up re: prescriptions, test
  results, authorizations etc.
• Make sure patients are
  comfortable and answer questions when necessary.
• Work closely with the
  front office staff regarding scheduling and patient follow up.
• Have computer skills
  necessary to complete job requirements i.e. typing, Word, Internet, EMR, etc.
• Be able to make
  independent decisions regarding patient care
• Be involved in the
  business marketing & referral process when necessary
• Be responsible for
  following HIPAA policy & procedure
• Be familiar with PT
  billing policy & procedure re: Medicare work-comp, private, auto, liens,
  cash pay etc.
• Be proficient in DX and
  ICD-10 coding for the billing of services
• Be able to be physical
  mobile, including a combination of stool sitting, walking, and prolonged standing
  for 8-10 hour work days, based on patient care schedule.
• Be able to lift 50
  pounds and assist moving patients with mobility restraints, assist patients
  with transferring, and providing stand by assistance and recovery with patient
  walking safety.

Supervisory Responsibility:
This position supervises PT Assistants and Aides regarding all aspects of patient
care.

Work Environment:

This position works in the patient physical therapy clinic an
outpatient/rehabilitation setting.

Job Responsibilities Related
to Patient Privacy:

Expected to protect the
privacy of all patient information in accordance with the Companys privacy
policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law, and
in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care
provider. Failure to comply with the Companys policies and procedures on
patient privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including
termination of employment.

May access protected
health information and other patient information only to the extent that is
necessary to complete job duties. May only share such information with those
who have a need to know specific patient information in order to complete job
responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other Company operations.

Encouraged and expected
to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding the
Companys policies and procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices
in violation of that policy to the designated Privacy Officer.

Expected to actively
participate in Company privacy training.

Required to communicate
privacy policy information to coworkers, students, patients and others in
accordance with Company policy.

Comply with OSHA,
federal and state regulations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. The position walks, sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves
continually during working hours. The position is subject to lifting objects
weighing over 50 pounds, pushing wheel chairs, and transporting and supporting
residents. The employee must be constantly alert for resident safety.

Travel

No
travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

Degree
in Physical Therapy.

Preferred Education and Experience

Continuing
Education courses.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must hold active license or plan to test in the near future
to hold license as a Physical Therapist in the state in which you intend to
work.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Days

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
1

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40

Sub Specialty:
Physical Therapist

General Certifications:, N/A

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
30