Physical Therapist

Title : Physical Therapist

Location : San Jose, CA

Job Type : Full Time / Permanent

Job Summary :

The Physical Therapist will focus on coordinating and providing restorative and rehabilitative Physical Therapy services to participants at the Center and at home. Alongside the Primary Care Physician, rehabilitation team, and other IDT members, the Physical Therapist works to maximize participant independence, safety, and develop or restore function.

Essential Job Duties :

• Conduct Physical Therapy assessments in our facility and in the home to define the Physical Therapy care needs, preferences, and goals of the participants.
• Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans.
• Deliver and document Physical Therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and / or as agreed upon in the participants' care plans.
• Provide active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, and functional training of ADLs; treatments such as massage, heat, sound, water, light, or electricity.
• Supervise the Therapy Assistants, including providing training, instruction, and guidance needed to implement Functional Maintenance Programs (FMP).
• Provide training and instructions to staff, participants, and caregivers / families in the use and care of therapeutic equipment.

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