Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $74 to $86 per hour in Hayward, CA

Physical Therapist
Location: Hayward, CA
Agency: IMCS Group
Pay: $74 to $86 per hour
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.

1. Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
A. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
B. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
C. Directing physical therapy treatment.
D. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
E. Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
F. Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.

2. Initiates 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, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
3. May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
4. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
5. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
6. Participates in discharge planning for patient.
7. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
8. Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
9. Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
10. Participates in peer consultation process.
11. Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
12. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Requirements

Bachelors or masters program in Physical Therapy - REQUIRED
1 year of PT Home Health experience - REQUIRED
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order - REQUIRED
Good typing skills - REQUIRED
CA State License 

Benefits

The expectation and minimum guarantee is that you will be able to complete 25 visits. Again, that is the MINIMUM GUARANTEE!

Some visits are only 30 mins so the you have the opportunity to do about 30-40 visits per week.