Home Health Physical Therapist - Per Diem, Flexible Schedule

Workable Technology Limited; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Mileage Reimbursement for visits

Referral Bonus

Paid Sick Days

Paid Bereavement Leave

Skills Training & Development

Company Social Events

Job summary

Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to provide in-home PT services to patients in California. This field-based per diem role requires travel to patients' homes and involves comprehensive assessments, plan of care development, and caregiver education.

The ideal candidate will have a CA license, 2+ years of PT experience, CPR certification, and strong communication and organizational skills. Prior home health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Current California Physical Therapist license issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• At least two years of appropriate professional experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Previous community-based or home health physical therapy experience.
• Current CPR certification by American Heart Association.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle in good working order, insured according to organizational requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage patient care responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and provide therapy in patients' home environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services according to the written physician's plan of care and applicable California Physical Therapy Practice Act requirements.
• Assess and evaluate patients' therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status, including their home environment and rehabilitation potential.
• Assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and other functional abilities relevant to treatment planning.
• Initiate and direct appropriate physical therapy treatment programs.
• Instruct patients and their families or caregivers in the proper use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and other personnel on appropriate aspects of the physical therapy program and its goals.
• Train patients in the use of prosthetic devices when indicated and within the therapist's scope of practice.
• Report patients' responses to treatment and changes in condition to the physician.
• Identify patient and family needs for additional home health services and make referrals as appropriate.
• Prepare and submit accurate clinical and progress summaries based on patient progress and goal attainment.
• Participate in patient discharge planning.
• Provide physical therapy consultation to patients' families and caregivers when indicated.
• Provide in-service education to organizational nursing personnel as needed.
• Participate in peer consultation activities.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with organizational policy and applicable state regulations.
• When physical therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Organization

Home health experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Physical Therapy

California PT license

CPR certification (AHA)

2+ years PT experience

Job description

Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to provide in-home PT services to patients in California. This field-based per diem role requires travel to patients' homes and involves comprehensive assessments, plan of care development, and caregiver education.

The ideal candidate will have a CA license, 2+ years of PT experience, CPR certification, and strong communication and organizational skills. Prior home health experience is preferred.