Home Health Weekend Physical Therapist PT

Apploi; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a California-licensed Physical Therapist to cover on-call weekend visits, including Friday 4:30 pm to Monday 8:00 am (Eastern). You will assess health problems, develop care plans, and maintain records for home health patients.

Responsibilities include implementing therapy plans, educating patients and families, and documenting progress. Licensing in CA and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy curriculum is required.
• Current and valid California Physical Therapist license is required.
• Home health experience is preferred.
• Driver's license, car insurance, and registration are required.
• Strong clinical assessment, organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and use computers for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and adjust a plan of care in partnership with the client and physician.
• Test and screen client strength to evaluate function.
• Educate client and caregivers on exercise programs and therapies.
• Document observations, interventions, and progress in medical records.
• Provide direct patient care and treatment planning.
• Review physician referrals and patient records to determine needed therapy.
• Record prognosis and treatment results in charts or data systems.
• Identify goals and plans for reevaluation and adjust treatments as needed.
• Participate in education activities and clinical studies as required.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Self-motivation

Lifelong learning

Education

PT degree (DPT)

CA PT license

Tools

None specified

Job description

The PT would be on call from Friday at 4:30 pm until Monday at 8:00 am (eastern). The PT would be responsible to cover any as-needed visits that arise, as well as scheduled weekend visits including admission visits. The Therapist will be responsible for assessing patient health problems and needs, developing and implementing Therapist care plans, and maintaining medical records. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develops, implements and adjusts a conditioning/rehabilitation plan of care in partnership with the client, representative, caregiver(s) and physician(s)

• Tests and screens the client's physical strength to assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function

• Educates and instructs client, family members or other client representatives, about exercise programs and therapeutic procedures to be continued by client

• Accurately documents observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided

• Give direct patient care as prescribed including evaluation and treatment planning

• Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required

• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer

• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation

• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit

• Participate in educational activities of the service

• Participate in clinical studies

• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy curriculum

• Current and valid California Physical Therapist license (required)

• Recent work experience in home health (preferred)

• Driver's License,Car Insurance,Car Registration

• Strong clinical assessment, organizational and communication skills

• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously

• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgement

• Must have the ability to work well under pressure and stay calm and focused in emergent situations

• Be highly self-motivated and results-driven

• A desire for further education to keep up with the ever changing medical advances

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.