Physical Therapist / Home Health

Pathwell Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Pathwell Health is seeking a Physical Therapist in Escondido, CA to assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs aimed at improving mobility, reducing pain, and increasing strength. A sign-on bonus is offered, and care is delivered in home health settings.

The role involves creating care plans, educating patients, documenting progress, and collaborating with physicians to determine needed therapy. CA licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy curriculum
• Current and valid California Physical Therapist license (required)
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and use computers for documentation

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a rehabilitation plan of care with patient and caregivers
• Assess physical strength to help evaluate function
• Educate patients and families on therapy activities to continue at home
• Document observations and treatment plans
• Provide direct patient care as prescribed and plan treatment
• Review medical records to determine required therapy
• Record progress and plans for reevaluation
• Contribute to clinical studies and educational activities

Skills

Clinical assessment

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Computer/documentation"

Education

Physical Therapy degree

CA license to practice

Job description

The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Sign-On Bonus: $2,500

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develops, implements, and adjusts a conditioning/rehabilitation plan of care in partnership with the client, representative, caregiver(s), and physician(s)
• Tests and screens the client's physical strength to assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function
• Educates and instructs client, family members, or other client representatives, about exercise programs and therapeutic procedures to be continued by the client
• Accurately documents observations, interventions, and evaluations about client care management and services provided
• Give direct patient care as prescribed including evaluation and treatment planning
• Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in the patient's chart or enter information into the computer
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit
• Participate in educational activities of the service
• Participate in clinical studies
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy curriculum
• Current and valid California Physical Therapist license (required)
• Recent work experience in home health (preferred)
• Driver’s License,Car Insurance,Car Registration
• Strong clinical assessment, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing, and documentation
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment
• Must have the ability to work well under pressure and stay calm and focused in emergent situations
• Be highly self-motivated and results-driven
• A desire for further education to keep up with the ever-changing medical advances

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.