Physical Therapist

Healthy Living at Home, a Mission Healthcare Company; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home healthcare company is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide care for patients in Modesto, CA. This full-time role involves offering rehabilitation services, developing care plans, and collaborating with families and healthcare providers. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree in physical therapy and possess strong communication skills, along with a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist.
• One year or more experience as a physical therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to patients based on physician's plan.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic status and develop care plans.
• Instruct patients and families in the use of therapeutic appliances.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master (MS) degree in physical therapy

CPR certification

Job description

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Healthy Living at Home - Modesto, LLC is in search for a professional and caring Physical Therapist (PT) to provide occupational therapy services, assessment, direction and care to our Home Health patients in the greater Amador County - Jackson, CA area.

Position Overview

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.

Essential Job Functions

Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. 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.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy
• 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.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• 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 in-service 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.
• Other related duties as assigned
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Master (MS) degree in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
• One (1) year or more experience as a physical therapist
• Good verbal, written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses 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.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Typical functions of this role include standing, sitting and walking a majority of the time. There are occasions when kneeling, stooping, bending or reaching may be necessary.

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs on a regular basis. There may be occasions in which the employee must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. Employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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