Physical Therapist

Pure Hands Home Health, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Hands Home Health, Inc. is seeking a licensed physical therapist responsible for providing physical therapy services, adhering to physician plans, and supervising assistants. The ideal candidate will have a degree in physical therapy and two years of relevant experience, especially in home health.

The position requires excellent assessment skills, the ability to develop care plans, and participation in case conferences. A valid driver's license and current CPR certification are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Possesses a degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Two years of experience as a physical therapist, preferably in community/home health.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services according to a written physician’s plan of care.
• Evaluate patient status and develop a total plan of care.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants as per policy and regulations.

Skills

Assessing and evaluating therapeutic status

Directing physical therapy treatment

Training in the use of prosthetic devices

Providing inservice education programs

Education

Degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy

Current CPR certification

Job description

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
  • Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• 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.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides inservice education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.