FT - Physical Therapist - San Jose, CA

Excelin Home Health; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelin Home Health in Fremont, CA (serving the San Jose area) is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to provide skilled PT services in home health settings under physician orders.

The PT will assess and treat patients, develop and report on plans of care, supervise aides, and maintain compliant documentation. A CA license and CPR certification are required; two years of PT experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist in the State.
• Two years of experience as a physical therapist; home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to physician's plan of care.
• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic status and developing the total plan of care.
• Directing physical therapy treatment and instructing patients and families in therapy use.
• Identifying needs for other home health services and referrals as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical progress summaries and reports.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

Physical Therapy degree (Baccalaureate/Masters)

Job description

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FT - Physical Therapist - San Jose, CA

Full Time Therapy Fremont, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1749

Job Title/Position:Physical Therapist

Reports to: Clinical Director/Rehab Director

Position Summary: 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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician’s plan of care. They may include, but will not be limited to:

• 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 (or other authorized licensed independent practitioner) 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 conference.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• 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.

Communication:

• Provides inservice education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.

Additional Duties:

• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks when therapy is the only skilled service

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.

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

3. Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experienced preferred.

SKILLS REQUIRED

1. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

2. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

3. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is

Compliance:

• Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards.
• Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies.
• Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.