Best Exercises For Hip Flexor Pain - From a Physical Therapist

A collection of the best stretches for tight hip flexors and best exercises for hip weakness. Includes tests so you can tell which exercises will be the best for your pain and step-by-step instructions on how to perform them properly. All demonstrated by a doctor of physical therapy. Keep reading for more!

Low Back Pain: Myths vs. Facts | Sid Anandkumar

Low back pain is one of the world's leading musculoskeletal disorder and sooner or later, eight out of 10 of us will be affected by it. In the past two decades, we have had amazing scientific and technological advancements in the field of health care. Despite having multiple diagnostic tools and interventions for low back pain, it seems to be poorly managed. Disability rates have consistently increased since the late 1990’s. Sid will bust the common myths about back pain and reinforce what the latest evidence says is best for your back.

The Science of Touching and Feeling | David Linden

In this talk, David Linden explores the science and complexities of touch on human health.

The Dynamics Of Posture

For more than a decade, Dr. Brian Paris has empowered people to live more active and healthy lifestyles. An overweight and hyperactive child, Brian found his way to health through movement, nutrition and sports. He now leads a team of health professionals dedicated to helping others regain their primal roots of healthy and powerful living.

Graston, IASTM, and Breaking Up Scar Tissue

Introduction to Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and its use during manual therapy sessions.

What is Occupational Therapy?!?| Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy

Not sure what Occupational Therapy is? Confused about Occupational Therapy vs Physical Therapy?

Graston Technique®: How Does It Work

Graston Technique® is a unique, evidence-based form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively address scar tissue and fascial restrictions through comprehensive training, resulting in improved patient outcomes.

The technique uses specially-designed stainless steel instruments, along with appropriate therapeutic exercise, to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation. The instruments also are used diagnostically to follow the kinetic chain, to locate and treat the cause of the symptom as well as the specific area of pain.

Position Available: Back Office Administrative Assistant

Our physical therapy clinic has an immediate need for an organized, reliable Back Office Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for fulfilling a myriad of administrative duties in the back of the office, including billing support, scheduling new patients, retrieving authorization, managing new and existing patient records and supporting the practice manager. We’re looking for a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working directly with people. If you have experience in the medical field, you might be perfect for this position.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Perform clerical duties, take memos, maintain files and organize documents; photocopy, fax, etc.
• Manage and maintain files and patient records.
• Perform receptionist duties when needed.
• Update patient paperwork, maintain documents and enter information into databases.
• Retrieve authorization for Medicare and Workers Compensation patients.
• Verify insurance coverage and assist the billing department with processing claims.
• Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
• Obtains revenue by recording and updating financial information; recording and collecting patient charges; controlling credit extended to patients; filing, collecting, and expediting third-party claims.

Requirements
• Proven admin or assistant experience
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• High school diploma or equivalent

Please email your resume to markfisherdpt@gmail.com or fax it to (530) 662-9093

Seeking Outpatient Physical Therapist

We are looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team. This fast-paced outpatient clinic sees a wide variety of orthopedic conditions and post-op rehabilitation patients. Patient care is the number one priority at our facility.

Our therapist needs to be a self-motivated, very organized individual with a degree in physical therapy from an APTA-accredited physical therapy program. Individual must have a current CA state license in good standing with the California State Board of Physical Therapy. We are more than willing to accept a PTLA and help that individual as they prepare for the Physical Therapy Boards. We are looking for full-time hours (40 hours), but are willing to be flexible for the right candidate. We are heavy on manual and therapeutic exercises. Experience with aquatic therapy and Pilates Reformer work is a plus.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

•Evaluating each patient that is specific to age, illness, injury and/or disease.
•TIMELY preparing a written plan of care based on evaluation findings.
•Supervising and implementation of each plan of care, coordinating treatment with support staff.
•Being a proactive member of our team bringing proposed solutions to any problems that may arise.
•Helping foster a professional environment that is friendly and welcoming to everyone.
•Display a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure each patient’s satisfaction.

Please contact us if you are a professional, motivated and driven to practice exceptional patient care. Please email or fax your resume. Resumes can be emailed to markfisherdpt@gmail.com or faxed to (530) 662-9093.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We Are Hiring! Office Receptionist

We are looking for a full time (9am-6pm) Front Desk Administrative Assistant to organize our medical facility’s functions. You will support day-to-day operations by performing administrative tasks and ensuring high quality customer service for our patients.
 As our Front Desk Admin Assistant, you will perform various tasks on a daily basis. So, you should be able to multitask and prioritize. We also expect you to handle sensitive information confidentially. If you are able to combine exceptional communication skills with an ability to perform ‘behind the scenes’ tasks, we would like to meet you.

Office Admin. Assistant Job Duties:

•Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
•Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone.
•Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records.
•Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.
•Obtains revenue by recording and updating financial information; recording and collecting patient charges; controlling credit extended to patients; filing, collecting, and expediting third-party claims.
•Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; scheduling equipment service and repairs.
•Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
•Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
•Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

•Proven work experience as a Front Desk Receptionist in a medical facility; preferred.
•Hands on experience with medical software and MS Office.
•Knowledge of healthcare operations.
•Familiarity with medical and insurance legislation.
•Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
•Customer-oriented communication skills.
•High school diploma; certification in medical administration is a plus.
•Experience scheduling appointments
•Multi-line telephone experience.

Please email your resume to markfisherdpt@gmail.com or fax it to (530) 662-9093