Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist (Full/Part Time)
Company: Family Health Centers of San Diego
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Impact Lives, Impact CommunityFamily Health Centers of San Diego
(FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to
all, especially underserved communities with limited health care
options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50
years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest
community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over
227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a
wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse
patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting
community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our
staff.Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is currently
recruiting for an Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist to
provide care for an adolescent to adult caseload from 11 years old
and up.This is an exciting opportunity for PTs who are interested
in joining a multidisciplinary care team that includes primary care
physicians, sports medicine providers, chiropractors, mental health
providers, and physical therapists, working together to support our
unique patient population.In addition to providing the highest
quality medical care to San Diego's medically underserved patient
population, enjoy opportunities to work with growing programs
focused on Childhood and Adult Obesity, Long Covid, Pelvic Floor,
Vestibular Rehab, and Clinical Education. There are even
opportunities to work on robust research projects with some of our
local partners.This position is available as part-time or
full-time.Join an existing integrated care team that is
collaborative and extremely dedicated to the patients they
serve!Responsibilities:
- Communicates with patients and/or parents/caregivers regarding
evaluation results, treatment plan and goals. Provides home program
activities to patients and/or parents/caregivers to ensure
carryover to the home environment. Engages patients and/or
parents/caregivers in treatment sessions.
- Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely
manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in
addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance
requirements.
- Consults with Physicians, allied health professionals, and
other team members. Participates in case conferencing meeting and
in program planning meetings. Facilitates training and
presentations for staff, patients, and parents/caregivers when
applicable.
- Evaluates patients referred for physical therapy and physical
therapy consultation.
- Performs evaluation according to each patient's needs,
physician recommendations, and specific program
guidelines/protocols.
- Communicates regularly with Referral, Case Management, Care
Coordination, and Scheduling staff. Makes recommendations and
follows through with referrals when appropriate.
- Provides appropriate oversight and supervision of Physical
Therapy Assistants as necessary. Ensures that services being
provided by the Physical Therapy Assistants are safe, effective,
and efficient. Determines when expertise and decision-making
capability of the Physical Therapy Assistants requires that the
Physical Therapist personally renders physical therapy
interventions and when it may be appropriate to utilize the
Physical Therapy Assistant.
- Provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate in
accordance with established standards of care and practice. Designs
an appropriate and effective treatment plan and work within scope
of practice at all times. Monitors progress of treatment goals
through periodic observations and assessments. Conducts
re-evaluations when indicated.
- Perform other duties as assigned.Requirements:
- California State licensure as a Physical Therapist.
- Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR
(BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life
Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training.
- At least 2 years' experience as a Physical Therapist
preferred.
- Ability to perform patient evaluations, synthesize patient
information and determine whether the problems to be addressed are
within the scope of practice for a PT.
- Meet organizational driver requirementsRewards:
- Job type: RegularFull Time and Part Time
- Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/LifeInsurance
- Employee Discounts and Wellness ProgramsEnjoy an industry
leading benefits package that includes $1000 CME reimbursement, 24
hours of CME time off, MedBridge account with unlimited access to
virtual CME training, license renewal fee reimbursement, and the
possibility of loan forgiveness eligibility. As a rapidly growing
department, opportunities for promotion and leadership are
available!The successful candidate will have a demonstrated
commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent
care to the medically underserved. In the spirit of pay
transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this
position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential
bonuses.$90,000.00 - $107,000.00If you are hired at Family Health
Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be
determined based on factors such as geographic location,
jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience.
In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay
equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as
a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range
mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role.
Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to
allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a
generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our
benefits offerings is available here:
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