Physical Therapist - San Jose, CA

Compensation:  $64 to $71 per hour DOE

Overview: Nexus HR is looking for an experienced licensed Physical Therapist to join a busy and growing pain management clinic dedicated to providing high-quality care for chronic pain patients. The clinic prides itself on fostering a supportive, professional, and compassionate environment for both staff and patients. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional rehabilitative care as the clinic continues to expand.

About the Job

The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating patients for appropriateness for the Functional Restoration Program, designing individualized rehabilitation programs, able to work within the interdisciplinary team and independently, able to handle multiple roles. This role requires a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping people achieve their mobility goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough physical assessments and evaluations of patients as part of the multidisciplinary evaluation for appropriateness to the Functional Restoration Program

• Develop personalized treatment plans based on patient evaluations and needs.

• Implement and monitor treatment interventions, minimizing manual treatments while educating patients to manage their pain independently.

• Educate patients about the rehabilitation process, their injury and pain, acute vs chronic pain, home exercise programs, and flare up management strategies.

• Work with individual patients as well as groups.

• Lecture patients on a variety of physical topics related to chronic pain and biopsychosocial model

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

• Track and document patient progress and document weekly.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of physical therapy techniques and best practices.

• Understand MTUS guidelines for Functional Restoration programs.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a clinical or rehabilitation setting is preferred; experience in a chronic pain setting is strongly preferred.

• Graduate of an accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) experience is a plus.

• Understanding of the California Workers’ Compensation System is a plus.

• Bilingual is a plus.

• Able to work in San Jose, CA.

Benefits:

• Medical

• 401(k) plan

• Paid Leave