Home Health Physical Therapist: Impactful Patient Care

Providence at Home with Compassus; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Providence at Home with Compassus in California seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver in-home therapy, evaluate patients, plan treatment, and discharge when appropriate, within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, implementing programs, coordinating care with physicians, supervising aides, and educating families for ongoing home therapy.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an approved program.
• Preferred: 1 year therapy with adult physical disabilities.
• Required: California Physical Therapist License (active).
• Required within 30 days: BLS – American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments, including range of motion, manual muscle, gait, and functional analysis, to establish and update individualized treatment plans.
• Plans and administers physician-ordered physical therapy programs to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
• Records and evaluates assessment findings, treatment plans, and progress notes to guide care and meet regulatory requirements.
• Supervises licensed physical therapy assistants and aides, ensuring quality and compliance with care standards.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and adjust treatment programs.
• Identifies need for referrals to additional disciplines and facilitates coordination of services to support patient goals.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients and families in safe use of therapy equipment and exercises to continue at home.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

1 year Therapy with adult physical disabilities

Job description

Providence at Home with Compassus in California seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver in-home therapy, evaluate patients, plan treatment, and discharge when appropriate, within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, implementing programs, coordinating care with physicians, supervising aides, and educating families for ongoing home therapy.