Home Health Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Dynamicare Home Health was established by healthcare and clinical professionals with more than 30 years of combined experience in Home Health Care. Our agency strives to provide quality patient care and compassionate service while remaining dedicated to promoting the physical and emotional well-being of our patients and all those we serve.

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Position: Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health
Employment Status: Per-Diem, Part-Time
Location: San Benito County

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Flexible Work Schedule

Job Summary
We are seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team! As a Physical Therapist, you will initiate a physical therapy program, instructing patient, patients family/caregiver as to the goals of the physical therapy program. The ideal candidate works well both independently and within a team, can maintain a positive attitude to encourage patients in recovery, and has existing knowledge of physical therapy guidelines and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
• Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition
• Supervise physical therapy assistants according to the organization policy and state regulation.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress notes based on the attainment of goals
• Participates in discharge planning 
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed in this job.
 
Why Join Dynamicare Home Health?
Our commitment to inclusiveness and diversity creates a supportive space for all team members to grow. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from flexible scheduling and a supportive back office team while helping make a lasting impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Current state licensing for physical therapy required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to create a positive, nurturing environment
• The ability to work well and make decisions in a high-stress environment
• Possesses and maintains CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.