Therapy - PT

Cynet Health; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week home health assignment in Woodland, CA. You will evaluate and treat patients per physician's plan of care, focusing on mobility, gait, and functional status, and you will develop and adjust a comprehensive plan of care for home settings.

Responsibilities include directing therapy programs, instructing patients and families, reporting to physicians, and coordinating with caregivers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years as a Physical Therapist in an acute/home care/rehab setting.
• License required.
• BLS Certification.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services per physician's plan of care.
• Assess, evaluate, and update therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional statuses.
• Develop total plan of care and evaluate the home environment.
• Direct physical therapy treatment; instruct patients, clients, and families in use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Report patient responses and changes in condition to physician.
• Initiate therapy programs and train other personnel or family members.
• Supervise homemakers and aides in patient's rehabilitation regime.
• Identify needs for additional home health services and make referrals.
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Mobility assessment

Tools

Homecare Homebase

Job description

Therapy - PT

Profession: Physical Therapist

Specialty: Home Health PT

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8H Days

Hours per Shift: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, typically one Saturday a month

Experience: Minimum of 2 years as a Physical Therapist in an acute/home care/rehab setting

License: Required

Certifications: BLS Certification

Must-Have: Good oral and written communication skills; strong organizational skills

Description:The position involves providing physical therapy services to patients/clients according to a written physician's plan of care.Responsibilities include assessing, evaluating, and updating therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional statuses.The role includes developing a total plan of care and evaluating the home environment.The physical therapist assesses muscle strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion to determine rehabilitation potential.Directing physical therapy treatment is a key responsibility.Instructing patients, clients, and families in the use and care of therapeutic appliances is essential.The physical therapist determines priority needs for physical therapy.It is important to report the patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition to the physician.Initiating physical therapy programs and instructing other personnel and/or family members in certain phases of therapy is required.Training patients in the use of prosthetic devices may be necessary.Supervision of homemakers and aides participating in the patient's rehabilitation regime is part of the role.Identifying needs for additional home health services and making referrals is important.The position requires preparing and submitting clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of therapeutic goals.Observing, recording, and reporting information on the patient's condition is mandatory.Providing physical therapy consultation to families or caregivers when indicated is also part of the job.Participation in peer consultation processes and ongoing staff competency assessments is required.Compliance with regulations and licensure requirements related to the position is essential.Other duties may be assigned as needed.Miles traveled for work are billable according to GSA guidelines, with specific documentation required.Accrued mileage begins after departing from the first assignment.Travel to the first visit does not qualify for reimbursement.Cancellation policy allows for a limited number of shifts to be canceled during the assignment.The charting system used is Homecare Homebase.