Physical Therapist Staff
Company: PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
Location: Brawley
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description BRIEF SUMMARY: Provides and
supervises support staff in the provision of treatment for physical
therapy services. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Participates in activities
in the Department. Assists in scheduling patients for treatment and
evaluations. Participates in the preparation of reports and records
of department personnel. Assists in maintaining inventory of
materials and supplies for the Department. Evaluations Performs a
complete evaluation of all assigned patients. Completes reports to
the referring physician of all assigned patients. Treatment
Practices Physical Therapy consistent with the American Physical
Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Maintains a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of
the department/facility. Confers with the person(s) most closely
associated and keeps them informed of any additional patient needs,
treatment modification and/or progress. Treats patients of all ages
(infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, races, creeds,
genders, and disabilities) without bias or prejudice. Records and
Reports Responsible for the preparation and submitting of
department/facility reports, ensuring confidentiality of all
records, including evaluation reports, discharge summaries,
progress reports of referring physicians and agencies, current
progress notes on all patients, special reports requested by the
supervising therapist or the manager. OTHER REPONSIBILITIES : 1.
Meetings and Conferences Attends department/facility meetings, as
assigned by the supervising therapist or the manager. Professional
Status and Public Relations Keeps abreast of new techniques and
trends in the field of Physical Therapy. Attends conventions,
meetings or special courses whenever possible and shares with
department/facility personnel information gained there. Prepares
and gives talks to community groups who have made requests for
same. Maintains good public relations with all community sources.
Mandatory attendance to annual continuing education course.
Planning Assists the supervising therapist and the manager in
planning any new programs to be developed within the
department/facility. Policies and Procedures Keeps current and
adheres to policies and procedures as enumerated in the policy and
procedure manual. Assists the supervising therapist or the manager
with the revision of any procedures as necessary. Supervises
licensed physical therapy assistants, aides and student observers.
Actively participates in the overall organization-wide/department
performance improvement plans. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE: Must be a
graduate of an accredited physical therapy school in the United
States or a foreign school approved by the California Board of
Physical Therapy. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Must have
current Physical Therapist license issued by the State of
California. Must have current CPR certification. AGE OF POPULATION
SERVED : Newborn Infant/Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric All No
Patient Care PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Must have good physical
stamina; fairly strong and energetic and able to tolerate much
walking, standing, writing, stooping, carrying, talking, seeing,
bending, and handling; have color vision, speed and a healthy back;
able to be on feet most of the day. Works inside normal temperature
conditions with adequate light, in a well ventilated, clean area.
Some areas are limited in space, usually will work around others;
must expect some moderate noise.
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