Physical Therapist Full Time San Diego County

Uni Care 24/7; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit package

Job summary

Uni Care Home Health, Inc. is hiring a Physical Therapist for a full-time role serving patients in San Diego County, including Escondido, with home health services across California. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and deliver care in the home setting as prescribed by a physician.

You will supervise assistants, educate families, document progress, and participate in discharge planning. A CA license, CPR, and strong communication skills are required, with at least two years

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in California.
• Two years of relevant experience; home health preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license with insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services per physician's plan of care in patients' homes.
• Assess mobility, strength, ROM, and contribute to total care plan.
• Instruct patients and families; supervise assistants and caregivers when needed.
• Prepare and submit progress summaries and discharge planning documentation.
• Identify needs for additional home health services and refer as appropriate.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Driver's license

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Physical Therapy

Tools

CA Physical Therapist license

Job description

Physical Therapist Full Time San Diego County

Uni Care provides a complete continuum of quality home care services including Home Health, Palliative Care, Hospice and At Home. Our service area includes both northern and southern California as well as Yuma, Arizona.

Uni Care's mission has guided us for 19 years -- to provide outstanding patient care to our diverse community by utilizing effective processes and achieving great customer satisfaction within a patient-centered model of care.

Why Work for Us

Uni Care has a positive workplace environment, diversity, strong collaboration with team members to help our clients/patients and we are hard working individuals. Uni Care offers opportunities for professional growth and an exceptional benefit package for our full time employees. Starting rate for this full time position is between $75 - $140.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 Requirements

• 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 is preferred.
• 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.

Category Healthcare

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Division Uni Care Home Health, Inc.

Location Home Health- Escondido

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.