Home Health Physical Therapist - Per Diem Milpitas, CA

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Milpitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a per diem position in Milpitas, California. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional care to patients at home in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda counties, conducting assessments and designing personalized treatment plans.

This role requires a PT license and strong communication skills, ideal for those looking to supplement their income with flexible hours. Join us in making a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with state registration.
• Completion of an accredited PT program.
• Strong communication and observational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and evaluations of patients in their homes.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Maintain documentation for patient visits.

Skills

Physical therapy principles

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Patient assessment

Education

PT license and registration

CPR certification

Completion of PT curriculum

Job description

Home Health Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Please note that this is a per diem position that is paid on a per visit basis. It is ideal for a PT looking to supplement their income, pick up additional hours and does not want a set shift type of schedule. You will be expected to visit patients in their homes with in Santa Clara, San Mateo and/or Alameda counties

InTouch Home Care Inc., is currently seeking a self‑motivated Physical Therapist to deliver exceptional care and is enthusiastic about working with adults of all ages. The Home Health PT is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of the patient, and works to promote the patient's ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Based on their assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist determines a treatment plan, executes interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well‑being, and monitors the patient's progress effectively.

SUMMARY

• Remarkable knowledge of physical therapy principles, theories, methods in their application in a rehabilitation environment.
• Great skills in providing a variety of treatments.
• Profound ability to communicate effectively both written and oral.
• Exceptional ability to understand the role of therapy in the context of the patients age, needs and environment.
• Exceptional ability to prepare and maintain records with accuracy and discretion
• Proven sound clinical reasoning in treating and planning, implementation and monitoring patient progress.
• Ability to recognize when patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet appropriate patient needs and report to the therapist.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Regularly re‑evaluates patient rehab needs.
• Initiates a care plan and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Care plan establishes measurable goals and outcomes using standardized assessment measures by which to create progress benchmarks. Includes the patient and family in planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative procedures.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting PT needs
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
• Completes documentation of visits within 24 to 48 hours of seeing patient to ensure reimbursement.

COMMUNICATION

• Maintains open communication via the agency communication method (HIPAA compliant messaging app) with regard to visits schedule, progress, and any issues that arise through the duration of patient care.
• Communicates with interdisciplinary team, agency staff, patient's primary care physician and their family to coordinate patient's care plan.
• Communicates any changes in patient's condition to the patient's physician and obtains/receives and logs any physician orders as required.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• May be expected to supervise any aide staff on a biweekly basis

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• PT license and registration by the state.
• Completion of a PT curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, The Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, or the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association.
• CPR certification
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, PT skills per competency checklist
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order