Home Health Physical Therapist NORTH County

Benefits:

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care

Evaluate home environment

Assess for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab

Direct physical therapy treatment

Instruct patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances

Determine priority needs for physical therapy

Report to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition

Initiate physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient

Instruct them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences

Train patient in the use of prosthetic device

Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services

Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals

Participate in discharge planning for patient

Prepare and submit a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals

Provide physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers

Provide in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel

Participate in peer consultation process

Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

CA Physical Therapy License

Two (2)+ Years of physical therapy experience, home health experience preferred

Demonstrate good verbal and written communication and organization skills

Possess and maintain current 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