Job Description
Job Description
Physical Therapist — Post Joint Replacement Discharge Evaluations
Campbell, CA
Outpatient Surgery Center in Campbell, CA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to perform post operative evaluations for total joint replacement patients prior to discharge. This is a per diem role in an outpatient surgery center with a growing total joint program.
Responsibilities
- Conduct post op PT evaluations on same day total knee and total hip patients to confirm discharge readiness
- Assess gait, transfers, stair negotiation, and assistive device use
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise, precautions, weight bearing status, and DME use
- Document evaluations in the chart and communicate clearance or concerns directly to the surgeon and clinical team
- Coordinate with case management on home health or outpatient PT follow up
Requirements
- Current California PT license in good standing
- BLS certification
- Experience in physical therapy for total joint replacement, knee and hip
- Comfort working with post-surgical orthopedic patients in an ASC or short stay setting
- Ability to work independently and make discharge recommendations with confidence
- Reliable availability on scheduled surgery days
Details
- Schedule: per diem, surgery days only, typically mid-mornings into early evenings.
- Compensation: highly competitive hourly or per case rate based on experience
- Location: Campbell, CA
If you enjoy fast-paced outpatient orthopedics and want a role with clear scope and real autonomy, we would like to hear from you. Apply through Indeed with your resume and availability.
\nCompany Description
Bascom Surgery Center, Spine Sports Surgery Center, LLC is a new state-of-the-art facility. This position will be caring for our total joint patients, ensuring they can ambulate, including practicing stairs, ADLs and evaluating for same-day home discharge
Company Description
Bascom Surgery Center, Spine Sports Surgery Center, LLC is a new state-of-the-art facility. This position will be caring for our total joint patients, ensuring they can ambulate, including practicing stairs, ADLs and evaluating for same-day home discharge