Physical Therapist Fresno

Compassionate Care Home Health; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Mileage reimbursement at federal rate

Company vehicle when eligible

PTO, holidays, sick days

401(k)

Job summary

Compassionate Care Home Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide patient care in Mariposa and surrounding areas. The role offers a hybrid model with Pay-Per-Visit and hourly compensation, negotiated based on experience and availability.

You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, educate families, and coordinate with physicians. Experience in home health and CPR certification are preferred, with a valid CA PT license required.

Qualifications

• Degree from a masters or doctoral program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
• One year 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.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and state PT Act.
• Evaluates muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion for rehab potential.
• Directs physical therapy treatment.
• Instructs patients and families in use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Initiates PT program and educates staff/family in therapy phases.
• Participation in discharge planning and progress summaries.

Skills

Communication skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Home health experience

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed to practice in state

Job description

We are currently seeking to fill the Physical Therapist Position in Mariposa and all surrounding areas.

Compensation

• Hourly and Paid Per Visit (PPV) hybrid model (negotiable: based on experience, skill level, availability, etc.)
• Opportunity to accumulate overtime.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Dynamic, team-oriented work environment
• Strong, supportive company culture
• Growth and development opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mileage reimbursement at current federal rate
• Company vehicle when eligible
• PTO, paid holidays, and sick days
• 401(k)
• And more!

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act, including assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participation in development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion—potential for rehab.
• Directs physical therapy treatment.
• Instructs patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determines priority needs for physical therapy.
• Reports 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.
• May train patients in the use of prosthetic devices.
• 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 patients.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in the 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 weeks.

Position Qualifications

• Possesses a degree from a masters or doctoral program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
• One year 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.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.