Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health - Guaranteed Full Time Hours - Sonoma County

Bridge Home Health & Hospice•Santa Rosa, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role 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. The position involves assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, developing the total plan of care, and evaluating the home environment. It also includes assessing muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM, and potential for rehab, directing physical therapy treatment, and instructing patients and families/caregivers on the use and care of therapeutic appliances. The therapist determines priority needs for physical therapy, reports patient reactions to treatment or changes in condition to the physician, and initiates physical therapy programs. They also instruct other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy and the goals of the program. Training patients in the use of prosthetic devices may also be required. The role involves identifying patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and making referrals as necessary. Preparation and submission of clinical and progress summaries based on goal attainment, participation in discharge planning, and providing physical therapy consultation are key responsibilities. The therapist will also provide in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel and participate in peer consultation. Supervision of physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations is required. When therapy is the only skilled service, the therapist instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks. Adherence to company attendance and reliability guidelines is essential for ensuring quality and consistent patient care.

Requirements

Possesses a post baccalaureate degree in physical therapy (Doctor of Physical Therapy) approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
For physical therapists licensed prior to the change in entry-level requirements (January 2016), may possess a baccalaureate or master’s in physical therapy from a program approved by CAPT.
Licensed to practice as physical therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
Possesses and maintains valid and current Auto Insurance.
Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.
Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

New Grads welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

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.
Assesses and evaluates therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participates in the development of the total plan of care.
Evaluates home environment.
Assesses 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.
May train patients in the use of prosthetic devices.
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 patients.
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.
Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
Participates in peer consultation process.
Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
Must adhere to the company attendance and reliability guidelines, which are an essential function of the job to ensure quality, and consistent patient care.