Physical Therapist

Healthy Living at Home, a Mission Healthcare Company; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus available

Job summary

Healthy Living at Home, a Mission Healthcare Company, is seeking a caring Physical Therapist in Visalia, CA to provide essential occupational therapy services to home health patients.

This role involves assessing therapeutic needs, instructing patients and caregivers, and supervising other therapy personnel. Applicants should hold a Master's degree in physical therapy and must be licensed to practice in California. A sign-on bonus is available for this position.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state.
• One (1) year or more experience as a physical therapist.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services according to physician's plan of care.
• Assesses muscle strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in therapeutic appliance care.

Skills

Good verbal, written communication and organization skills

CPR certification

Education

Master (MS) degree in physical therapy

Job description

Healthy Living at Home - Fresno, LLC is in search for a professional and caring Physical Therapist to provide occupational therapy services, assessment, direction and care to our Home Health patients in the greater Tulare County - Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, Three Rivers metropolitan areas.

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

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.
• 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

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.