Physical Therapist Home Health - Oakland, CA

NEOGREEN Solutions•Hayward, CA

1d•$150,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Neogen Care is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist to provide skilled care to patients in Oakland, California, and surrounding areas. The role involves evaluating patients’ physical function, planning and administering treatment, and developing rehabilitation programs in accordance with physician plans of treatment and patient goals. The therapist collaborates with physicians and clinical team members, supervises and supports therapy assistants and home health aide staff, documents care, and reports patient progress. The position is offered as full-time or part-time. Full-time employees receive a guaranteed base salary plus competitive per-visit rates and performance incentives.

Requirements

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an institution accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Current, unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in California.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Compliance with state healthcare regulatory requirements.
Up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and physical therapy programs.
Ability to care for patients with different personalities.
Ability to assess patient condition and work with treatment plans.
At least 1 year of recent physical therapy experience in an institutional setting.
At least 1 year of recent physical therapy experience with a home health agency.
Licensed driver with a vehicle in good working order that is currently registered and insured in accordance with state and Neogen Care requirements.
Strong observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and basic math skills.
Basic computer skills, including managing email, texts, employment record self-service, and electronic medical record software.
Visual acuity and hearing sufficient to perform required skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Kinnser electronic medical record software.

Responsibilities

Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patients with injuries, illnesses, or functional disabilities to help them achieve the highest possible level of physical function.
Test and screen patients’ physical strengths, record findings, assist physicians in evaluating function, and establish measurable training objectives.
Develop and implement conditioning and rehabilitation programs consistent with the physician’s Plan of Treatment and the patient’s and rehabilitation team’s goals; adjust treatment as needed.
Consult with physicians and clinical team members to obtain patient information and develop, implement, or revise therapy programs and Plans of Treatment.
Provide Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aide staff with written instructions and care plans reflecting the current therapy plan of care; supervise and evaluate staff performance.
Monitor completion of documentation by physical therapy assistants and home health aides or personal care workers.
Document patient observations, interventions, and evaluations accurately, promptly, and thoroughly; ensure interim orders are documented, submitted for physician signature, and implemented.
Report patient progress to the patient’s physician, Clinical Manager, staff, patient, and family.
Submit evaluations, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summaries to the supervisor and care management staff.
Perform other duties as directed by the physician, Clinical Manager, or personal care plan.