Physical Therapist (El Dorado Hills/ Rancho Cordova/ Shingle)

Excelin Home Health; Irving (TX); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Excelin Home Health in Irving, TX is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide therapy services in accordance with physician plans. This role involves assessing patients, instructing families, and developing care plans for rehabilitation.

The ideal candidate must possess a degree in physical therapy, a valid Texas license, and a couple of years of relevant experience, preferably in home health. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, along with current CPR certification.

Qualifikationen

• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist with community/home health experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Providing physical therapy services to patients according to physician's plan of care.
• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic status and developing the plan of care.
• Instructing patients and families in the use of therapeutic appliances.

Kenntnisse

Good verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Current CPR certification

Licensed driver with insured automobile

Ausbildung

Degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy

Licensed to practice as physical therapist in Texas

Jobbeschreibung

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Full Time Therapy Irving, TX, US

Job Title/Position: Physical Therapist

Reports to: Clinical Director/Rehab Director

Position Summary: 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. They 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.
• Assessing 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 (or other authorized licensed independent practitioner) patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiating physical therapy program and instructing 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 conference.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Identifying patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Preparing and submitting clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Providing physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.

Communication

• Provides inservice education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.

Additional Duties

• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks when therapy is the only skilled service.

Position qualifications

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist; community/home health experience preferred.

Skills required

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organizational 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.

Compliance

• Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards.
• Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies.
• Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.