Aureus Medical Group - Therapy is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Arroyo Grande, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 17 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Estimated payment breakdown
~$2076.00-$2196.00/wk*
~$920.00-$1040.00 in weekly taxable income
~$23.00/hr-$26.00/hr*
Estimate assumes an 12 hour shift. Hourly rate may change based on shift length.
~$1156.00 in non-taxable stipend*
Actual amount subject to eligibility and seasonal/annual adjustments

Great Opportunity in Central Coast of CA location-Arroyo Grande CA.

Awarded Private
Practice of the Year by APTA.

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 amp 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 amp other offices via phone fax amp email
Be responsible for
accurate patient chart documentation amp 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 amp referral process when necessary
Be responsible for
following HIPAA policy amp procedure
Be familiar with PT
billing policy amp 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 Company’s 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 Company’s 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
Company’s 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: Therapist


Specialty/Modality: Physical Therapy


Licenses/Certifications: CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support), State License-Physical Therapist-California, NPI NUMBER


Physical Abilities: From 50-100lbs





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Aureus Medical Group - Therapy Job ID #761-24-2906191. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PT / PHYSICAL THERAPIST

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