Welbehealth
Traveling Physical Therapist
Los Angeles, CA, USA. Posted 16 days ago
The role
The Traveling Physical Therapist coordinates and provides restorative and rehabilitative physical therapy services to participants at multiple day centers and at participants' homes. This role works with the PACE Physician, rehabilitation staff, and other IDT members to maximize participant independence and safety.
What you will do
- Conduct physical therapy assessments in facilities and in participant homes
- Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans
- Deliver and document physical therapy interventions
- Provide active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, and functional training of ADLs
- Provide treatments such as massage, heat, sound, water, light, or electricity
- Oversee the Therapy Assistants by providing training, instruction, and guidance
- Provide training and instruction to staff, caregivers, participants, and families in the use and care of therapeutic equipment
Required qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive physical therapy experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of physical therapy experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population
- Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Valid California Physical Therapy License, or proof of license eligibility
- Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire
Nice to have
- masters’ degree
- CPR and First Aid certification upon hire
Benefits
- Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 17 days of personal time off (PTO)
- 12 holidays observed annually
- 6 sick days
- 401K savings + match
- Total compensation including base pay and bonus
Before you apply
- proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment
About the company
WelbeHealth provides all-inclusive care to the most vulnerable senior population through an interdisciplinary team. Their core values and participant focus lead the way.