Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health
About The Position
At 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 SUMMARY The Physical Therapist (PT) provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.
Requirements
- Active CA PT License
- Current CPR Certification
- 1+ Year of Clinical Experience
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working.
Responsibilities
- Assesses 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 therapy
- Reports 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
