Home Health Physical Therapist Part TimePer Diem

Nursing & Rehab At Home; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locally owned & operated

Mileage Reimbursement

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Profit sharing

Job summary

Nursing & Rehab At Home is seeking a licensed physical therapist to deliver PT services at patient homes under physician plan of care. The role includes evaluating functional status, directing therapy, and educating families. You will complete OASIS assessments, coordinate care, and participate in discharge planning.

Supervisory duties include overseeing PT assistants in accordance with policy. This position emphasizes collaboration with clinical managers and home health teams to ensure quality

Qualifications

• Provides physical therapy services according to physician's plan of care.
• Completes OASIS assessments as assigned.
• Acts as case manager and coordinates patient care.
• Identifies needs for other home health services.
• Prepares clinical progress summaries and discharge planning.
• Supervises PT assistants per policy and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services per physician plan of care and assess functional status.
• Assess muscle strength, mobility, ROM, and rehab potential.
• Instruct patients and families in use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
• Supervise PT assistants and educate home health staff.

Skills

Physical therapy

Home health

Case management

OASIS assessments

Patient education

Education

PT license

Job description

Benefits:

Locally owned & operated

Mileage Reimbursement

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Profit sharing

Job Description Summary

The physical therapist contracted or employed is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

1. Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. This 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. Evaluates home environment.

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

1. 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.
2. Complete OASIS assessments as assigned.
3. Act as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Manager and assumes responsibility to Coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
4. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
5. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
6. Participates in discharge planning for patient.
7. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
8. Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
9. Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
10. Participates in peer consultation process.
11. Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
12. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

This agency is independently owned and operated.