Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

BrightStar Care is seeking a passionate Physical Therapist who is confident in delivering person centered care to various clients in Alameda and Contra Costa County. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, by allowing you to build your own schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and grow with the company as our PT business expands across the east bay area and see how BrightStar Care employees uphold A Higher Standard.

The Physical Therapist will assess physical activity demands against the performance ability of the client and identify and address deficits to improve the client's quality of life and rebuild or maintain the client's independence. Therapy will be delivered based on your own assessment and following your set schedule.

Why Join Our Team:

• Say goodbye to Oasis charting and hello to stress-free private duty charting!
• Flexible work schedule; work when you want!
• Holiday shifts not required
• Free continuing education
• 401(k) and health benefits
• W-2 employee
• Paid orientation
• Employee referral bonus
• Part-time and full-time opportunities
• Travel time reimbursement
• HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice
• 24/7 on call support
• Joint Commission accredited

Physical Therapist (PT) Qualifications:

• Graduated with a master's or higher degree in physical therapy from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Passed a National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and/or state examination as required by the state regulation.
• Fulfilled any other state required examination.
• Compliant with continuing education, if required by state as a condition of maintaining licensure.
• Comply with any state mandated Physical Therapy Practice Act and other legal mandates
• Licensed or certified to practice as a physical therapist as required by the state.
• Two (2) years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.

Physical Therapist (PT) Responsibilities:

• Provide physical therapy services to client according to a physician's written orders. This may include, but is not limited to the following: Assess and evaluate; Develop a plan of care and treatment making sure plan of care is consistent with assessment; Participate in the development of the client's total plan of treatment; Assess the home environment especially as it relates to fall risk and interventions and home safety; Assess for muscle strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion; Assess for potential for rehabilitation;
• Initiate physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family members and caregivers in specific phases of physical therapy with which they may assist with the client care.
• Instruct other personnel and/or family members and caregivers on the goals of the physical therapy program.
• Participate in client case conferences.
• Teach/educate client in the use of prosthetic device as required.
• Assist in identifying client and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and reports these needs to the Director of Nursing.
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on identified and attained goals. A copy of the summaries will be submitted to the Director of Nursing.
• Participate in discharge planning, as appropriate.
• Assure compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations.

BrightStar Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Pay Range: $55-$60 per hour