Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health

The Pennant Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sequoia Home Health and Hospice in San Jose, CA seeks a Physical Therapist (PT) to deliver patient‑centered care under physician plan of care. You will assess, treat, and educate patients in their home, coordinating with families and caregivers to support mobility and independence.

Requirements include an active CA PT license, CPR certification, and 1+ year of clinical experience; valid driver with insured vehicle.

Qualifications

• Active California Physical Therapy license.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in home health or related setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate therapeutic status and progress in patients’ home settings.
• Develop and implement the plan of care in collaboration with the physician.
• Direct therapy sessions, educate patients and families, and monitor outcomes.
• Coordinate with caregivers and other home health staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Document clinical progress and participate in discharge planning.

Skills

Active CA PT License

CPR Certification

Clinical Experience

Job description

The Sequoia DifferenceAt Sequoia Home Health and Hospice, we’re passionate about our work and take pride in the quality of service we provide. Our community is uniquely diverse, and it’s our aim to fulfill the unique needs of our patients through excellent individualized care.Our focus is to help facilitate a smooth and safe transition home and provide life-changing service with the amount of care and dignity our patients and their families deserve.Sequoia Home Health is growing and looking for experienced, compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team!JOB SUMMARYThe Physical Therapist (PT) provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESAssesses and evaluates 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.Directs physical therapy treatment.Instructs patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.Determines priority needs for physical therapyReports 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.trains 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.JOB REQUIREMENTSActive CA PT LicenseCurrent CPR Certification1+ Year of Clinical ExperienceMust be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working.Why Sequoia?Sequoia Home Health and Hospice is part of the Cornerstone Group with close to 80 agencies throughout the country. While we are part of a large family, we operate as a local team. We understand we are nothing without great employees! It is through our team’s dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the “provider of choice” in the community that we serve. Join a culture of high performers who are on a mission to create the best agency in the Bay Area!What makes us unique besides our culture of high performers and exceptional care? At Sequoia, we foster an environment where clinicians and staff members have an unprecedented level of freedom to create and implement the programs that will best serve their patients and communities. We operate with the Core Values of CAPLICO in mind:CelebrationAccountabilityPassion for LearningLove One AnotherIntelligent Risk TakingCustomer SecondOwnershipPay: $120,000-$200,000The 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.