Full Time Physiatrist Needed

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Healthy Living at Home - Palm Desert, LLC is in search for a professional and caring Physical Therapist (PT) to provide physical therapy services, assessment, direction and care to our Home Health patients in the greater Riverside County - South Riverside, North Riverside, North Palm Springs, and High Desert, CA areas.

Overview The Physical Therapist (PT) 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.

Responsibilities Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. 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.

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.

May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.

Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.

Participates in discharge planning for patient.

Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.

Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.

Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.

Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

Basic Qualifications Master (MS) degree in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization

Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state, if applicable.

One (1) year or more experience as a physical therapist

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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