Physical Therapist (PT)

Pennant Group; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision, life, and disa

401(k) plan with generous company

Critical illness benefit

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide contracted or employed physical therapy services across home health settings in Contra Costa County, CA. The role follows physician plans of care and emphasizes functional assessment and progress toward goals.

Qualifications include a PT degree, state licensure, CPR, and 2+ years of experience; community/home health experience is preferred. Competitive benefits and a range of employment options are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization (baccalaureate or master's).
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the state, if applicable.
• Two years of experience as a physical therapist; community/home health experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Maintains current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to physician's plan of care.
• Assesses therapeutic/rehabilitative status and contributes to the total plan of care.
• Evaluates home environment and muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM; directs therapy treatment.
• Instructs patients and families in use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Documents clinical progress and discharge planning; participates in case conferences.
• Supervises PT Assistants and, if needed, home health aides every two weeks.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Physical Therapy

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

At Muir Home Health, we believe that home healthcare is more than just a service - it's a commitment to enhancing the quality of life of every individual we serve. We serve patients throughout Contra Costa County and parts of Solano and Alameda counties. Nestled in the heart of the vibrant East Bay area of California, we are on a mission to revolutionize the way home health is perceived and delivered.

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Critical illness benefit
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Pay Range: $60.00 - $70.00/hr
• Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem

JOB SUMMARY 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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care.
• 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 in-service 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 only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master's 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.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

We believe that home healthcare is more than just a service - it's a commitment to enhancing the quality of life of every individual we serve. Nestled in the heart of the vibrant East Bay area of California, we are on a mission to revolutionize the way home healthcare is perceived and delivered.