PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Physical Therapist, Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC)Organization: LuskinOICDepartment: Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC)Reports to: Director, Hemophilia Treatment CenterLocation: ON-SITEStatus: Part-timeFLSA: ExemptAbout the RoleThe Physical Therapist provides consultation, evaluation, and direct treatment as a member of our multidisciplinary Hemophilia Treatment Center team. This role practices independently within the scope of California licensure and serves as a clinical resource to staff and the public. It also provides clinical supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, PT students, rehab aides, and volunteers.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive evaluations, including patient history and assessment, and develop plans of care using sound clinical judgment and in adherence with California laws and regulationsAssess areas that may include gross motor function, developmental milestones, motor planning, skill acquisition, prosthetic use, anatomical anomalies, and inflammatory processesProvide treatment that may include exercise, stretching, manual therapy, taping, equipment, and therapeutic modalities; apply and remove splints and other equipment as neededEvaluate patient progress and modify treatment plans accordinglyProvide patient and family education and recommend self-management strategies or additional treatmentParticipate in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with physicians and other team membersDocument patient care accurately and on a timely basisSupervise other PTs as assigned, PTAs, PT students, rehab aides, and volunteers, including contributing to performance appraisalsServe as a student preceptor in the Physical Therapy Clinical Education program as assignedEnsure treatment equipment is safe, sanitary, and in proper working orderParticipate in departmental performance improvement projects and in the review and revision of protocols, standards of care, policies, and procedures at the HTC Director’s requestPerform administrative and billing-related duties as assignedQualificationsRequiredGraduate of an accredited Physical Therapy programCurrent California State Physical Therapy licenseFive to seven (5–7) years of experience as a licensed PT in a Hemophilia Treatment CenterCurrent BLS certificationPreferredBilingualPhysical RequirementsThe role involves occasional sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting, reaching, and pushing/pullingOccasional lifting of up to 35 lbsEmployees may occasionally need to lift or assist more than 30 lbs to prevent patient falls and to wheel patients in and out of the facility. A lift device is typically used, but patient skill progression sometimes requires care without one.Work involves exercise equipment used for patient progression; no machinery and no work at heights