Inpatient Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Tahoe Forest Health System

9 days ago

California$64.35/hrPer Diem / PRNPhysical Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Tahoe Forest Health System as a Inpatient Physical Therapist – Per Diem, $64.35/hr in United States. Bargaining Unit: Non Represented Rate of Pay: $64.35/hour + DOE (Base Pay of $57.

Key Responsibilities

Organizes and conducts medically prescribed Physical Therapy programs.

Effectively utilizes appropriate resources to ensure sensitive, personal care to individuals who require physical therapy services.

Collaborates with other team members and services in the hospital to assure that services and activities can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the patients.

Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, joint and functional ability tests.

Requirements

Extends courtesy and consideration to others in interpersonal relationships.

Demonstrates a professional manner in the workplace at all times.

Seeks clarification of duties when needed.

Channels suggestions, criticisms, and questions to appropriate personnel.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $64.35/hr

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Tahoe Forest Health System as a Inpatient Physical Therapist – Per Diem, $64.35/hr.

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient evaluationTherapeutic exerciseSoft tissue mobilizationManual techniquesTractionPatient educationEPIC documentationQuality improvementBasic life supportClinical assessmentFunctional ability testingInterpersonal skillsFiscal responsibility

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Position Insights

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Tahoe Forest Health System is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Tahoe Forest Health System lists compensation for this psychologist position at $57k to $64k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $64000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient evaluation, Therapeutic exercise, Soft tissue mobilization, Manual techniques, Traction, Patient education, EPIC documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating and implementing individualized therapy programs for patients in an inpatient setting. They collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality care while maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to departmental policies.

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