Physical Therapist

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Alturas, CA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate physical therapy services, including supervising department operations and ensuring compliance with all applicable state, federal, and local regulatory standards
• Administer physical therapy agents and modalities as prescribed by referring physicians; evaluate treatment effectiveness and recommend modifications as appropriate
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments across all age groups, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and general patient populations
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities and maintain departmental performance improvement initiatives
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient charges and maintain compliance with department policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Current California Physical Therapist license or certification required
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
• Knowledge of physical therapy modalities, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Three (3) or more years of previous physical therapy experience
• Knowledge of infection control and sterile techniques as they relate to rehabilitative medicine
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English
• Familiarity with physical therapy equipment operation, maintenance, and repair

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to take on a meaningful leadership role within a physical therapy department, contributing to both patient outcomes and departmental quality improvement
• Work in a collaborative environment that values professionalism, interdisciplinary teamwork, and continued professional development