Physical Therapist - Santa Ynez Valley

VNA; Solvang (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VNA Health in Solvang, CA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team serving the Santa Ynez Valley. This role offers autonomy, a highly independent practice, and opportunities for clinical decision-making while delivering in-home rehabilitative care.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week) with weekend rotation; pay ranges from $60 to $65 per hour. You will assess, treat, and educate patients and families in their homes, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current and active California Physical Therapist license.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist; community/home health experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with insured automobile per state requirements.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a physician's plan of care, including evaluation and development of the plan of care.
• Assesses muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM and rehab potential.
• Directs physical therapy treatment and instructs patients and families in use of therapeutic appliances.
• Reports patient progress and changes to the physician; initiates therapy programs.
• Supervises home health aides/PT aides when applicable; refers to other services as needed.
• Prepares clinical progress summaries and maintains productivity as required.

Skills

Home health experience

Strong communication

Education

CA PT license

CPR certification

2 years PT experience

Job description

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Physical Therapist - Santa Ynez Valley

Home Health - SY Regular Full-Time Professional Solvang, CA, US

Salary Range: $60.00 To $65.00 Hourly

About VNA Health:

At VNA Health, our mission is to revolutionize healthcare through compassion and innovation, ensuring every individual's well-being is prioritized. We're dedicated to empowering our employees to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and communities, driving positive change in healthcare. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and improve the health and dignity of those we serve.

About the Position:

This position serves patients throughout the Santa Ynez Valley as part of VNA Health's Home Health team. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist to provide personalized, high-quality rehabilitative care to patients in the comfort of their homes. This is a wonderful opportunity for a therapist looking to take their career to the next level in a highly independent role that encourages autonomy, professional growth, and clinical decision-making. Join a collaborative interdisciplinary care team and make a meaningful difference by helping patients regain their mobility and independence.

Pay:$62-68 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, with monthly rotating weekend shifts. Scheduling may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays based on organizational needs.

Job Duties:

• 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.
• Supervising home health aides and Physical Therapy Assistant when such personnel participating in patient’s rehabilitation regime.
• 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.
• Meets the average daily productivity standards as set by the agency.
• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals 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.
• Assists with chart audits if schedule allows.

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. All clinical staff are expected to participate as needed in variable shifts, including weekend rotation per staffing needs and departmental holiday rotation.

Position Qualifications:

• Current and active California Physical Therapist license.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with insured automobile - in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull 50 lbs.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and squat.
• Ability to walk up one flight of stairs.
• Ability to walk one mile.
• Ability to sit for one hour, minimum.
• Visual and audio acuity.

Why Join VNA Health?

We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our community. Eligible employees may enjoy:

• Employer-sponsored insurance benefits, including dental, vision, basic life, disability, and AD&D coverage.
• Annual wellness reimbursement for eligible fitness and wellness expenses.
• Financial wellness resources, including a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Public transportation reimbursement.
• A welcoming, mission-driven workplace where your contributions are valued.

Benefits and eligibility vary based on employment classification and applicable plan requirements.