You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to perform comprehensive evaluations and implement tailored physical therapy treatments. The primary goal is to enhance the patient’s functional abilities through effective therapy techniques and collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations, including medical history review, testing of strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, muscle performance, and functional capacity.
- Analyze test data and medical records to formulate a patient-specific plan of care and set achievable, measurable short- and long-term goals.
- Administer physical therapy treatments, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy techniques, modalities, gait training, and neuromuscular re-education.
- Develop and instruct patients in customized Home Exercise Programs (HEPs).
- Continually assess the effects of treatment and adjust the plan of care as necessary, ensuring documentation of progress and outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Select appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes correlating with the treatment administered for billing purposes.
- Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), aides, and students.
- Adhere to federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including HIPAA.
- Participate in continuing education to maintain licensure and stay current with best practices.
Qualifications
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- State Licensure - DC, MD, and VA all accepted.
- Active CPR certification.
Experience
- Prior experience using EMR system.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain patient relationships.
Additional Requirements
- Schedule: Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm.
- Opportunity to extend or convert to a full-time employee within the organization.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
