Physical Therapist- Outpatient Orthopedics
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Kaweah Health as a Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics, $104K-$156K in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Essential Must pass an annual competency assessment conducted by a physical/occupational therapist.
- Administers standard formal evaluations as appropriate based on factors such as patient age, diagnosis, and clinical information from chart review and/or patient/family interview.
- Able to evaluate patient deficits without formal measures when patient is unable to participate with formal testing.
- Completes documentation in a timely manner, with clear indications of progress towards functional goals.
Requirements
- If assigned to Home Health: must have a valid California Drivers License, auto insurance, and be willing to operate personal car necessitated by nature of job.
- JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Must pass an annual competency assessment conducted by a physical/occupational therapist.
- Administers standard formal evaluations as appropriate based on factors such as patient age, diagnosis, and clinical information from chart review and/or patient/family interview.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $104K - $156K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Kaweah Health as a Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics, $104K-$156K.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Orthopedic Surgery — Psychologist Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Kaweah Health 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.
Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Kaweah Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $50k to $75k annually.
This is approximately 88% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Visalia, California.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient evaluation, Rehabilitation planning, Treatment plan development, Documentation, Patient education, Equipment fitting, Supervision of aides. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist evaluates patient conditions and develops customized rehabilitation and treatment plans to restore functional ability. They also provide patient and family education, document progress, and supervise support staff to ensure high-quality care.
Benefits package: Full-Time Benefit Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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