Physical Therapist (Home Health)

Adventist Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health's home health and hospice teams in California seek a dedicated Physical Therapist to design and implement segments of treatment programs aimed at restoring physical, social, and mental function, while aligning with department goals.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, evaluates patients, establishes individualized care plans, documents care, and may supervise assistants to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• DPT degree required; licensure in applicable states.
• CPR or BLS certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts evaluations to establish treatment plans.
• Provides therapy interventions and discharge planning.
• Completes comprehensive clinical documentation within deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree

Job description

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

Job Summary

Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives. Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree: Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016; or foreign equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications

• Physical Therapy licensure in all applicable states of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Valid Driver’s License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required

Essential Functions

• Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
• Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.

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