Licensed Physical Therapist – B8996

Licensed Physical Therapist

Los Alamitos, CA

Part time

Tuesday and Thursday – 8am to 5pm

$48hr to start.

Physical therapy clinic providing the highest quality of care through hands-on techniques, facilitating pain relief and functional recovery from therapeutic exercise and home programs is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to join their team in Los Alamitos.

Summary: In this position you will be working with patients to improve their movement and manage their pain with a treatment plan. Using a variety of techniques to help patients, including hands-on therapy, strengthening and stretching exercises, electrical stimulation, ultrasound and ice/heat.

Responsibilities:

Reviewing patient medical histories.

Diagnosing patients by observing their movements and listening to their concerns.

Developing individualized patient treatment plans.

Outlining clear patient goals and the expected plan outcomes.

Using exercises, stretching, equipment and hands-on therapy to manage patients’ pain, increase mobility and prevent further pain and injury.

Recording patient progress and modifying the plan of care if needed.

Educating patients and family members about the recovery process.

Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program.

Compassion and empathy for patients, who are often in pain.

Thorough knowledge of physical therapy principles and practices.

Working knowledge of computer programs.

Attention patient’s problems to analyze what they need to ease their pain and to prevent further injury.

Physical stamina to lift patients and spend long hours standing and modeling exercises.

Interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with patients and motivate them.

Communication skills to interact clearly with doctors and family members as well as patients.