Physical Therapist (Home Health) - Walnut Creek CA

Flippa.com; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking home health care agency dedicated to transforming patient care in the comfort of their homes. As a Physical Therapist, you'll play a crucial role in planning and administering therapy to help patients regain their physical function. This position offers a collaborative environment where you can work closely with physicians and clinical teams to develop personalized treatment plans. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive workplace that values your expertise and commitment to patient-centered care, while also providing opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• DPT from an APTA accredited institution required.
• 1 year of recent experience in home health agency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer skilled physical therapy treatment for patients.
• Develop and implement rehabilitation programs based on physician's plans.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Observation Skills

Basic Math Skills

Patient Assessment

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record Software

Job description

*** Join Our Team of Highly Talented and Committed Clinical Professionals ***

Founded in 2014 in San Francisco Bay Area, Neogen Care’s vision is to transform the way healthcare is provided and received by patients in the home. We strive to improve the quality of your life with our team of specially trained nurses, therapists and reliable caregivers. As a leading provider of medical and non-medical home care services, we will continue to contribute to the future of our community and support healthy lifestyles.

Neogen Care is a well-established Home Health Care agency with patients throughout the California Bay Area, Greater Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties. Our agency is fully partnered with Kaiser Permanente as our primary client. We share Kaiser's culture and vision to provide patient-centered care with a strong focus on quality throughout our patient care operations. We have a strong compliance history of successfully passing CHAP surveys and client audits and operate with ethics at the center of our Core Values.

We are looking for a Home Health Physical Therapist to join our fast-growing team. Become part of a notable company and help us achieve our goals!

POSITION: Physical Therapist (Home Health)

TYPE: Full-time/ Part-time

PAY: Guaranteed base salary plus competitive per visit rates and performance incentives! (For Full-time employees only)

LOCATION: Walnut Creek, CA and surrounding areas

BENEFITS (With Full-time):

• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Referral Bonus Program

Dictation Charting: Takes much less time to chart, higher work/life balance.

Essential Functions:

• Planning and administering prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patients suffering from various injuries, illnesses, and functional disabilities to attain the highest level of physical function.
• Testing/screening patient’s physical strengths to assist the physician in evaluating the patient’s level of function and recording findings to develop or pursue treatment programs and establish measurable training objectives.
• Developing/implementing a conditioning/rehabilitation program consistent with physician’s Plan of Treatment and the overall goals of the patient/rehab team. Adjusting treatment as needed to achieve maximum results.
• Conferring with physician and clinical team members to obtain additional patient information and assist in developing, implementing, and revising the therapy treatment program and Plan of Treatment.
• Providing Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aide staff with written instructions/care plans that reflect current plan of care as related to therapy; and supervise/evaluate staff's performance.
• Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by physical therapy assistants and home health aides/personal care workers.
• Accurately, promptly, and thoroughly documenting patients' care observations, interventions, and evaluations. Assuring that interim (verbal) orders received from the physician and physical therapist are promptly and accurately documented, submitted for physician signature and implemented.
• Reporting patient's progress to the patient's physician, Clinical Manager, staff, patient, and family.
• Submitting evaluations, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summaries to the supervisor and care management staff.
• Other duties as directed by the physician, Clinical Manager, or personal care plan.

Required Experience:

• An advanced degree of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an institution accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• A current and unrestricted license to practice Physical Therapy in the State of California.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Compliant with state healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and physical therapy programs.
• Ability to care for patients with different personalities.
• Ability to assess patient condition and work with treatment plans.
• A minimum of 1 year of recent Physical Therapy experience in an institutional setting.
• A minimum of 1 year of recent Physical Therapy experience with a home health agency.
• Must be a licensed driver with a vehicle, in good working order, that is currently registered and insured in accordance with state and Neogen Care requirements.
• Strong skills in observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, basic math, Electronic Medical Record Software (Kinnser a plus), and basic computer skills to manage email, texts, employment record self-service, etc.
• Visual acuity and hearing to perform required skills.