Physical Therapist (PT - Home Health - Weekend

Location

Walnut Creek, CA | United States

Job description

Are you looking for a place where you can make a genuine difference in our patients’ lives?

With over 25 locations and growing, Our culture of love for our patients and employees is the top priority. Our commitment to our Core Values allows us to be the provider and employer of choice. We embrace a diverse workforce and understand that our employees are key to providing quality care and our most important resource.

Join us today and grow with us!

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.

1. Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. This may include, but will not be limited to:
2. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
3. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM-potential for rehab.
4. Directing physical therapy treatment.
5. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
6. Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
7. Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
8. 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.
9. May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
10. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.

1. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.

12 Participates in discharge planning for patient.

1. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
2. Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
3. Provides inservice education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
4. Participates in peer consultation process.
5. Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
6. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• 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.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

We are invested in our employees and their well-being. Benefits Include:

Competitive compensation
Fleet car program with insurance, maintenance coverage, and gas card.
Dynamic, fun, team-oriented work environment
Countless growth and development opportunities
Flexible Schedules
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Company Paid Life insurance
Mileage Reimbursement 
PTO
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Days
Employee Assistance Program
401K
FSA
And so much more!

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws

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