Part Time Physical Therapist

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Part Time Physical Therapist - Gilroy, CA

• Part time, 8-12 hours per week

• Flexibility with schedule; work on weekdays or weekends!

• Consistent hours

• $60-$70 per hour

• Low patient ratios

• Paid sick time

• Home-like setting

Responsibilities:

• Administer physical therapy treatments to patients, working under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapists.

• Assure all program participants receive scheduled PT (Physical Therapy) treatments and document therapy session or reason for inability to attend.

• Perform active, passive, and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, based on general therapy principles, on program participants.

• Perform therapeutic massage on program participants as needed.

• Perform general mobilization and/or passive stretch to program participants, within limits of safety regarding joint/muscle stretch.

• Instruct, motivate, and assist program participants in learning and improving functional activities.

• Provide gait training and instruct program participants in the use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces, and splints; train program participants at homebound and community level, including endurance training.

• Measure ROM, length and girth of body parts, vital signs, and MMT (manual muscle tests) to assist Physical Therapist in evaluating program participants and/or to determine the effectiveness of the program plan.

• Confer with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participate in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.

• Ensure adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality.

• Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of physical therapy modalities and techniques.

• Assess PT equipment for needs and maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

• One year’s experience preferred

• State licensure in physical therapy

• Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Why Join Us?

• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.

• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – apply today

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Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

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