Home Health Physical Therapist

San Diego, CA

Full-time

14 days ago

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Active Health Services is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to cover the Southern west part of Riverside. The PT is responsible for providing physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician’s plan of care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care
Evaluate home environment
Assess for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab
Direct physical therapy treatment
Instruct patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances
Determine priority needs for physical therapy
Report to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition
Initiate 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
Instruct them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences
Train patient in the use of prosthetic device
Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services
Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals
Participate in discharge planning for patient
Prepare and submit a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals
Provide physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers
Provide in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel
Participate in peer consultation process
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

CA Physical Therapy License
Two (2)+ Years of physical therapy experience, home health experience preferred
Demonstrate good verbal and written communication and organization skills
Possess and maintain 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

Numbers & Facts

Location	San Diego, CA
Job Type	Full-time

Skills

CPR Certificationunmatched
Case Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Discharge Plansunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Home Careunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Physical Therapyunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Prostheticsunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Treatment Planunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

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