Work Home Health / PT Physical Therapist

The PT would be on call from Friday at 4:30 pm until Monday at 8:00 am (eastern). The PT would be responsible to cover any as-needed visits that arise, as well as scheduled weekend visits including admission visits. The Therapist will be responsible for assessing patient health problems and needs, developing and implementing Therapist care plans, and maintaining medical records. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration is required.

Develops, implements and adjusts a conditioning/rehabilitation plan of care in partnership with the client, representative, caregiver(s) and physician(s)

Tests and screens the client's physical strength to assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function

Accurately documents observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided

Give direct patient care as prescribed including evaluation and treatment planning

Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required

Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer

Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation

Participate in clinical studies

Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy curriculum

Current and valid California Physical Therapist license (required)

Recent work experience in home health (preferred)

Driver’s License,Car Insurance,Car Registration

Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

A desire for further education to keep up with the ever changing medical advances

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.