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Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,387 per week in Berkeley, CA

Malone Healthcare

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • $2,387

Highlights

Experience working with neurological patient populations is required; common diagnoses include Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), ALS, stroke, spinal cord injury, and oncology. Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs designed to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and address disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBerkeley, CA
Salary$2,387

Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs designed to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and address disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury
  • Develop, implement, and update individualized Plans of Care (POC) based on patient evaluations, identified problems, and clinical diagnoses
  • Complete and document patient evaluations, treatment sessions, and charge capture in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate patient care effectively with interdisciplinary team members and support staff; provide clinical supervision to assistants and aides and serve as clinical instructor for assigned students
  • Float to the inpatient mental health unit approximately once or twice per week to perform new patient evaluations as ordered
  • Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding patient privacy (PHI) and safety, and participate in quality improvement and interdisciplinary projects
Required Qualifications
  • Active California Physical Therapist (PT) License required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA or ARC accepted)
  • Minimum of 2 years of physical therapy experience required
  • Experience working with neurological patient populations is required; common diagnoses include Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), ALS, stroke, spinal cord injury, and oncology
  • Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • Experience providing clinical supervision to PT assistants and/or aides
  • Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and documentation standards
  • Experience in an acute care or inpatient rehabilitation setting
Why Join Us
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse and complex neurological patient population in a dynamic inpatient environment
  • Consistent daytime schedule with a Monday-Friday structure, offering work-life balance on a contract basis


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