At Amergis Healthcare Staffing we are passionate about connecting people to work that matters while filling critical staffing needs so patients never go without care.

Our client is in search of full time and part time Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist for their PACE clinic.

This is a great opportunity for anyone that is looking to build their resume or start their career as a Physical Therapist. Our client manages 40 clinics in the Central Valley and is looking for a great candidate that is interested in being a part of their continued growth.

Read the details below and send over your resume for consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.

• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve Amergisum benefit and to meets the patient's goals and needs.

• Administers manual exercises: instructing, encouraging and assisting patients in performing physical activities, functional activities, gait and daily-living activities and in using assistive and all applicable supportive devices.

• Administers physical therapy treatments by utilizing physical agent modalities-moist packs/heating pads, cold packs, TENS, EMS, ultrasound machine and traction, directing treatments given by assistants.

• Direct or supervise group rehabilitation activities.

• Provide information to the patient about the proposed intervention, its material risks and expected benefits and any reasonable alternatives.

• Document in accordance with PACE departmental guidelines and within the established time frames.

• Completes assessments and collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers to establish an integrated individualized plan of care.

• Designs home exercise programs, recommending and/or providing assistive equipment, instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs that, if followed, will assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge from therapy.

• Develops physical therapy assistants and aides by providing information, guidance, training and conducting in-service training programs.

• Maintains patient confidence and by keeping information confidential.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with company’s policies and procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with geriatric individuals including those with cognitive decline and/or physical frailties.

• Observes each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and shall report such changes to the licensed nurse.

• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills/Experience Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meets deadlines.

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point.

• Knowledgeable of Proper Body Mechanics and Lifting techniques.

• Patience and understanding of frail elderly.

Education/Experience

• Doctor of Physical therapy degree from an accredited physical therapist education program or grandfathered with a Masters degree.

• Physical Therapist license issued by the State of California Physical Therapy Board

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with the frail, elderly and disabled populations required. Will also consider newly Licensed PTs.

• Current AHA Certified BLS CPR required.

• Bilingual: English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese preferred.

Other Details

• Location - Merced, CA

• Facility Type - PACE Clinic

• Schedule - Mon-Fri 8a-5p

• Pay - Start at $55 an hour for newly experienced

• Assignment Type - Temporary to Direct Hire.

NEXT STEPS

If you'd like to be considered for this position, please submit your resume and we will give you a call to set up a phone interview.

Looking forward to meeting you!

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.