Physical Therapist Per Diem San Diego County

Uni Care 24/7; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

Uni Care Home Health, Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapist for per diem coverage in the San Diego County area. The role involves providing physical therapy services per physician plans of care and supporting home health patients in their homes.

Qualified candidates hold a degree in physical therapy, are licensed to practice in the state, and maintain CPR certification. Prior community/home health experience is preferred and a valid driver’s license with a reliable vehicle is required.

Qualifications

• Possesses a degree in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist; home health preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Must maintain CPR certification and a valid driver's license with insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services per physician's plan of care and participate in developing the total plan of care.
• Assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM and rehab potential; evaluate home environment.
• Direct physical therapy treatment and instruct patients and families in use of devices.
• Identify needs for other home health services and refer as appropriate.
• Prepare and submit clinical progress summaries and discharge planning documents.
• Provide PT consultation to home families and conduct inservice education as needed.
• Supervise PT Assistants and instruct and evaluate home health aides as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist Per Diem San Diego County

Description

About Uni Care:

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 19years --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 ratefor this per diem position is between$80 - $145.

The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.

• 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 Per Diem

Division Uni Care Home Health, Inc.

Location Home Health- Escondido

EOE Statement 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.