Home Health Physical Therapist - Patient-Centered Care

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. You will perform initial evaluations, develop care plans, and deliver direct treatments while meeting productivity standards and collaborating with the care team.

Ideal candidates will have one year of PT experience, CA licensure, and BLS/CPR verification.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a physical therapist
• CA licensure upon hire
• CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
• Driver's License: CA, upon hire and
• Auto Insurance, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Assesses the need for equipment and supplies for department and patient care, ensuring cost effectiveness.
• Instructs patient, caregiver, or family in prescribed home therapy programs.
• Instructs on the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.).
• Implements physical therapy care following a plan of care and physician orders per agency policy and standards.
• Performs case management activities, coordinating care with other disciplines when nursing is not involved.
• Practices problem identification, problem solving, and conflict resolution to support patient care.

Job description

Dignity Health Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. You will perform initial evaluations, develop care plans, and deliver direct treatments while meeting productivity standards and collaborating with the care team.

Ideal candidates will have one year of PT experience, CA licensure, and BLS/CPR verification.