Physical Therapist

Deercreekseniorliving; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sequoia Home Health in Milpitas, CA is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to provide home health services under a physician's plan of care and to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires CA licensure, CPR, a valid driver's license, and strong communication skills. Salary ranges from $130,000 to $200,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CA Physical Therapy license.
• CPR certification required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops an individualized care plan with patient, representative, and caregiver.
• Counsels patient, family, and caregiver.
• Educates patient and caregiver.
• Prepares progress notes and summaries.
• Collaborates with physician and other health professionals.
• Delivers PT services per physician's plan of care.
• Initiates therapy program and trains others.
• Identifies needs for additional home health services.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Provides in-service education to staff.
• Supervises assistants per policy.
• Participates in quality improvement program.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

CPR Certification

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

State Physical Therapy License

Job description

The Sequoia Difference At Sequoia Home Health, we’re passionate about our work and take pride in the quality of service we provide. Our community is uniquely diverse, and it’s our aim to fulfill the unique needs of our patients through excellent individualized care. Our focus is to help facilitate a smooth and safe transition home and provide life-changing service with the amount of care and dignity our patients and their families deserve. Sequoia Home Health is growing and looking for experienced, compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team!

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist (PT) 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.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s)
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling
• Provides patient and caregiver education
• Prepares clinical notes, and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals
• Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care
• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care
• 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
• Participates in discharge planning for patient
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed
• Participates in peer consultation process
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations
• Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the Physical Therapist (PT) of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order

Salary

Salary: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.