Physical Therapist

About the Role

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord, and medically complex injuries, illnesses, and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members, and Veterans.

This is a PRN (as-needed) position in Fresno, CA, focused on adult patients in an inpatient neuro setting. The role offers flexible scheduling with no weekends and pays $60-$70 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments to patients under the direction of and as an assistant to Physical Therapists.
• Ensure all program participants receive scheduled PT (Physical Therapy) treatments and document therapy sessions or reasons for inability to attend.
• Perform active, passive, and/or resistive therapeutic exercises based on general therapy principles.
• Provide therapeutic massage as needed.
• Perform general mobilization and/or passive stretch within safety limits.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist program participants in learning and improving functional activities.
• Provide gait training and instruct program participants in the use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces, and splints, including endurance training at homebound and community levels.
• Measure range of motion (ROM), length and girth of body parts, vital signs, and manual muscle tests (MMT) to assist in evaluating program participants and determining program effectiveness.
• Confer with staff and healthcare team members to discuss and modify treatment plans, participating in trans-disciplinary team planning as requested.
• Ensure adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of physical therapy modalities and techniques.
• Assess PT equipment for needs and maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
• California Physical Therapy licensure.
• Ability to perform heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Benefits

• Complex, meaningful work aligned with the organization’s mission alongside a collaborative team.
• Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
• Additional benefits available—inquire for details.

Pay

$60-$70 per hour.

Schedule

PRN (as-needed) position with flexible scheduling and no weekends.