Physical Therapist Assistant for Friendly & Fun Environment!

Job Description for National Home Health Care Company



**Physical Therapist Opening in Oxnard, CA**



What we need from you:


~Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college.
~Ability to practice unencumbered within state and federal guidelines.
~Passion for aiding and working with the elderly.

 

Preferred, but not required:


~Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
~Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
~Team attitude.
~Flexibility.


Your returns:
~Enjoy a very competitive compensation and benefit package, including 401(K) and relocation assistance.
~Generous paid time off.

~Flexibility in schedule—Work/ Life balance.
~Opportunity to work with and learn from an exceptional team of speech, occupational and physical therapists.
~Benefit from a professional environment that is energetic, enthusiastic and driven.
~ Use state-of-the-art modalities (electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and diathermy) to provide EXTRAordinary care.

~ Gait training, ADL, and swallowing treatment programs.

~ Provide the highest quality of life for skilled and long-term residents.

~ Work on managing continence, contractures, falls, and cognition.

 

 

The pay offered in this position is more than generous and the benefits are industry leading. Imagine plenty of money and a flexible schedule with plenty of paid time off, then get it here!

 

Background Information:

~If the idea of the same routine day in and day out gets you yawning, the diverse caseload at Oxnard Nursing Center is the solution!

~If Monday to Friday is your thing, you’re in luck! Prefer a different schedule? Well, you’re in luck, too. Our team works together to provide an incredible amount of flexibility to work hours and days. You can make work fit YOUR life.

~The therapists here feel like family. Birthdays are celebrated. Every payday we go out for lunch as a team, just for fun. We even get together for special events outside of work.


Whether you are a recent graduate, or an experienced therapist, here are some important reasons to consider joining our team:

Reputation: Our entire team takes pride in our excellent reputation as a leader in quality care. In fact, when our own families are in need of care, the community is aware that they will receive the best and most compassionate attention from our organization.
You will join and partner closely with a team of assistants, aides, and licensed therapists, including physical therapists and speech and language pathologists.


Physical Therapy: Our Physical Therapy team provides an individualized program focused on increasing range of motion, improving body strength, endurance, transfer skills, balance, and ambulation levels in an effort to optimize safe mobility skills.


Speech and Language Pathology: Our team of Speech Pathologists assists our patients in overcoming problems with speech, hearing, comprehension, expression and swallowing. We evaluate, plan and conduct treatment for all speech deficits, voice problems and cognitive impairments.


Flexibility: We recognize the need to balance personal and professional life, and offer our therapists flexible scheduling and very generous paid time off.


Technology: Our therapists enjoy the latest state-of-the-art equipment and modalities available to effectively meet the full scope of patient needs. At present, we are introducing the latest in e-stym, ultrasound, and short wave diatherming equipment to all of our facilities, and offering training courses in their usage as well as applying for CEUs.


Career growth: As we continue to grow, new openings for management positions are also created, and we love to promote from within!


Family environment: Our team -- everyone from patient care staff to management -- approaches their day-to-day job with the simple philosophy that "We are Family, Serving Families.”





A Day in the Life

Depending on your background and experience you'll spend anywhere from one day to three months "getting to know" us. We provide tailored orientation based on your needs.


You will join our Rehabilitation Department, which is managed by an onsite Facility Rehab Director and consists of licensed therapists, assistants, and aides.

Working side by side with everyone from our physicians to aides, you will coordinate your efforts with the interdisciplinary team within the facility, in addition to referring physicians, discharge planners, case managers, home health agencies, family and patients, to provide continuity along the continuum of care.

Your accountabilities will include:

Individual patient care -- throughout the course of the day, you'll meet with patients one-on-one to administer ongoing therapy.
Meeting with families -- we encourage as much family involvement as possible, and you may invite them to observe treatment sessions and get them involved so that they can provide reinforcement and follow-up.
Documentation -- in the afternoon, you will complete and file all of the paperwork associated with your patients.
In addition, we will look to you to continue to hone and supplement your knowledge and expertise. We enjoy being on the cutting-edge of our field and you will have access to the latest journals, research and new treatments and publications.

Your success will hinge upon a few key qualities and abilities:

Compassion: Compassion will define not only your work, but your outlook and your relationships with patients.
Excellent clinical skills: these are the hallmark of a successful Therapist, and we'll look to you to continually develop your skills, and possibly mentor new team members in your area of expertise.
Critical thinking skills: you’ll rely upon your analytical abilities to "think on your feet" and make decisions quickly and effectively.
Independence: while we often work together as a team to ensure the comfort and recovery of our patients, we encourage autonomy, and self management and direction.




 What are you waiting for…Apply Today for the Physical Therapist Assistant!!