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.

We're looking for a passionate Physical Therapist to help our client in Visalia, CA provide critical services to their patients from the age of 3-21.

In this role you would be tasked with providing therapy services to disabled children in a school-based setting and assisting parents in understanding and handling children with chronic orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions.

Because you would be providing services to children who have handicapping conditions, generally due to neurological and musculoskeletal disorders, this role requires a special type of person. But it also requires creativity and passion to provide your patients with a sense of hope and normalcy in their difficult conditions.

Are you up for the task?

Keep on reading more details on this role and if you feel you would be a great fit, then submit your resume over to us and we will reach out!

DUTIES:

• You will work closely with the physician or senior therapist to determine types of treatment required in each case; adapts games, arts, and crafts as therapeutic treatment

• The chosen candidate will teach parents/caregivers and/or child exercises, activities, and techniques that will improve strength, range of motion, balance, equilibrium, stability, and functional mobility skills

• Establishes treatment plans with functional goals and measurable objectives based upon evaluations and clinical observations incorporating concepts of family-centered care into the plan. Provides therapy treatment as prescribed by child’s physician.

• Confers and consults with other providers involved with child’s care, including but not limited to school personnel, equipment and orthotic providers, and social service workers.

• Identifies needs and makes recommendations re: appropriate rehabilitation equipment and orthotics and ensures proper function and fit

• The successful candidate will maintain relevant and timely documentation of treatments and services provided in accordance with the CCS Medical Therapy Program guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• 1 year minimum experience, ideally working with patients with chronic orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions

• License to practice as a PT in CA.

• Experience working with children preferred

POSITION DETAILS:

• Location - Visalia, CA

• Length - 26 weeks with possible extension

• Schedule - Mon-Thurs, 9 hours per day, 36 hours per week.

• Pay - $39 hourly + $936 housing stipend + $483 meals stipend = $2,518 weekly!

NEXT STEPS:

For more details on this position, hit apply and submit your resume. We'll review your resume and if you're a good fit on paper, we'll reach out to you to schedule a phone screening.

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.