Empowering Physical Therapist - Flexible Home Health Role

Compassionate Care Home Health, Hospice, and In Home Care; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Company vehicle

PTO, holidays, and sick days

401(k)

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Compassionate Care Home Health, Hospice, and In Home Care seeks a dedicated physical therapist to serve patients in California. You will assess, plan, and implement therapy per physician orders in a home health setting, collaborating with families and care teams.

We offer an hourly and Paid Per Visit (PPV) hybrid model, with flexible schedules and potential overtime. Our six CA offices provide growth opportunities across communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Degree from a master’s or doctoral program in physical therapy from an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in California.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Physical Therapist; community/home health experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with a reliable, insured vehicle in accordance with organizational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a physician’s written plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Assessing muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and potential for rehabilitation.
• Directing and implementing physical therapy treatments.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
• Reporting patient reactions to treatment or changes in condition to the physician.
• Initiating physical therapy programs and instructing other personnel or family/caregivers as needed.
• Training patients in the use of prosthetic devices.
• Identifying patient and caregiver needs for other home health services and making referrals as appropriate.
• Preparing and submitting clinical and progress summaries based on goal attainment.
• Participating in patient discharge planning.
• Providing physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers when indicated.
• Providing in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
• Participating in peer consultation.
• Supervising physical therapy assistants according to organizational policy and state regulations.
• Instructing, supervising, and evaluating home health aide care every two weeks when therapy is the only skilled service.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

CPR certification

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist in California

Job description

Compassionate Care Home Health, Hospice, and In Home Care seeks a dedicated physical therapist to serve patients in California. You will assess, plan, and implement therapy per physician orders in a home health setting, collaborating with families and care teams.

We offer an hourly and Paid Per Visit (PPV) hybrid model, with flexible schedules and potential overtime. Our six CA offices provide growth opportunities across communities we serve.