Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Avalon, CA

Company: Patterns LLC
Location: Avalon
Posted on: November 26, 2025

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE Provides physical therapy services for Catalina Island Health (formerly Catalina Island Medical Center) outpatient, Long Term Care (LTC), and Swing/Rehab patients. This position is primarily outpatient with light work flow as needed to the LTC and swing/rehab unit. SUMMARY All employees are expected to perform their duties as set forth here and in accordance with all policies and procedures and Mission, Values, and Vision of Catalina Island Health “CIH.” The person doing this job is responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction with respect and dignity. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Evaluates patient needs, establishes physical therapy treatment plans and goals for each patient. Carries out prescribed treatments as ordered by the physician. 2. Documents patient treatment and reports patient’s progress to the prescribing physician. 3. Participates in patient and family education. Participates in patient care conferences. 4. Assists department manager in performing Quality Measures and monitors department problems. 5. Responsible for observing departmental policies and procedures. 6. Responsible for care of the facility and equipment related to the PT Department 7. Maintains professional standards regarding treatment procedures and ethics. 8. Maintains the safety of property and patients under treatment. 9. Assists department manager in assessing department staffing needs. 10. Maintains all departmental records per department policies. 11. Assists department manager in estimating the needs of the department and ordering supplies and equipment when needed. 12. Assist in Therapy Department new-hire training. ORGANIZATIONAL FUNCTIONS 1. Be compliant with organizational policies and procedures and related departmental procedures. 2. Follow all HIPAA regulations as outlined in the HIPAA Policy and procedure manual. 3. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. 4. Excellent customer service skills for both inter and intra department. 5. Other duties as assigned by the physicians and supervisor. 6. Other general administrative duties and projects as assigned. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 1. Knowledge of: Current physical therapy principles and practice. 2. Ability to: Establish effective relations with physicians, patients and their families, fellow workers, and other hospital personnel. Attitude 1. Maintain a positive and caring atmosphere for patients, families, and co-workers. Perform job responsibilities in a manner that promotes our mission and vision. 2. Demonstrate the willingness and ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others. Be flexible and demonstrate teamwork. 3. Exhibit sound work ethics. 4. Present and promote a positive public image of Catalina Island Medical Center. Exhibit a sense of integrity, pride, and loyalty. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in a Critical Access/Rural Health Clinic environment. It involves frequent contact with patients, physicians, and other CIH staff. The employee could be exposed to communicable disease, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions that are common to the clinical environment. Safety policies and good health practices are expected to be understood and observed. Physical/Mental Demands 1. Work closely with patients in all age categories. Patients are treated with care and compassion and with special regard for age-specific considerations. 2. Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting. Requires full range of body motion including lifting, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. 3. Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. 4. Manual dexterity to operate a computer, telephone, copier, fax, and other such office equipment and medical equipment, as necessary. 5. Corrected vision and hearing to normal range. 6. Ability to work in stressful situations. 7. Fast and continuous work pace with variable workload. 8. Interactions are subject to many interruptions from multiple calls and inquiries and potentially emotional situations involving accidents, injuries and/or death. 9. Handle emergency/crisis situations in accordance with policy. 10. Potential risk of exposure to hazards from blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases. 11. Potential risk of exposure to hazards from chemicals (toxic and non-toxic, flammable materials gas and electrical or radiant energy or equipment with or without moving parts). EDUCATION CERTIFICATION Graduation from a School of Physical Therapy approved by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association EXPERIENCE • One year of experience as a practicing Physical Therapist REQUIREMENTS 1. Possession of a valid license to practice Physical Therapy issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Physical Therapy Board. 2. Possession of current valid CPR/BLS certification. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: · Material and equipment used: Computers, faxes, copiers, phones, tablets · Travel requirements: minimal · Hazardous exposure category: Place an “X” in the appropriate category for the role: I. ? Involves an inherent potential for contact with blood, body fluids or tissues. Appropriate protective measures are required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks. II. ? Involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but potential exposure in usual work. Employees performing Category II tasks do not need to wear protective equipment, but they should be prepared to put on protective equipment on short notice. III. ?Involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, although situations can be hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids. · Age-specific requirements: Identify the age specific requirements for the role. ? NEONATE/INFANT (Newborn to 2 yrs.) ? PEDIATRICS (2-11 yrs.) ? ADOLESCENT (12-19 years) ? ADULT (20-64 years old) ? GERIATRIC (65 years and older) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & LIFTINGREQUIREMENTS: Place an “X” in the appropriate level for the role. 1. ? Sedentary work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Roles are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. 2. ? Light work- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are more than those for sedentary work. 3. ? Medium work- Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are more than those for light work. 4. ? Heavy work- Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are more than those for medium work. 5. ? Very heavy work- Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are more than those for heavy work.

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