We're looking for a passionate Licensed Physical Therapist to help our clients in Visalia, CA provide criticalservices to their patients from the age of 3-21. In thisrole you would be taskedwith providing therapy services to disabled children in a school-based settingand assisting parents in understanding and handling children with chronicorthopedic and neuromuscular conditions. Becauseyou would be providing services to children who have handicappingconditions, generally due to neurological and musculoskeletal disorders,this role requires a special type of person. But it also requires creativityand passion to provide your patients with a sense of hope and normalcy in theirdifficult conditions. DUTIES:
You will work closely with the physician or senior therapist to determine types of treatment required in each case; adapts games, arts, and crafts as therapeutic treatment
The chosen candidate will teach parents/caregivers and/or child exercises, activities, and techniques that will improve strength, range of motion, balance, equilibrium, stability, and functional mobility skills
Establishes treatment plans with functional goals and measurable objectives based upon evaluations and clinical observations incorporating concepts of family-centered care into the plan. Provides therapy treatment as prescribed by child’s physician.
Confers and consults with other providers involved with child’s care, including but not limited to school personnel, equipment and orthotic providers, and social service workers.
Identifies needs and makes recommendations re: appropriate rehabilitation equipment and orthotics and ensures proper function and fit
The successful candidate will maintain relevant and timely documentation of treatments and services provided in accordance with the CCS Medical Therapy Program guidelines.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
1 year minimum experience, ideally working with patients with chronic orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions
License to practice as a Physical Therapy in CA.
Experience working with children preferred
POSITION DETAILS:
Location - Visalia, CA
Length - 26 weeks with possible extension
Schedule - Mon-Thurs, 9 hours per day, 36 hours per week.
Pay - $43 hourly + $924 housing stipend + $483 meals stipend = $3,041 weekly! (for travelers)
If interested, please apply and email your resume to [email protected] Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.