1099- Physical Therapist (Diablo)

Excelin Health Services•Fremont, CA

2d•Remote

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 involves assessing and evaluating patients' therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status, developing total plans of care, and directing physical therapy treatments. The therapist will also instruct patients and families on the use of therapeutic appliances, determine priority needs, report patient reactions to treatment, and initiate physical therapy programs. Additionally, the role includes training patients in the use of prosthetic devices, identifying needs for other home health services, preparing clinical summaries, participating in discharge planning, and providing consultations to families/caregivers. Communication responsibilities include providing in-service education and participating in peer consultation. The position also involves supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and instructing/supervising home health aides.

Requirements

Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable.
Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains 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.
Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards.
Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies.
Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.

Nice To Haves

Community/home health experienced preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician’s plan of care.
Assesses and evaluates therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participates in the development of the total plan of care.
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 (or other authorized licensed independent practitioner) 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 conference.
May train 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 of 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.
Provides inservice education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
Participates in peer consultation process.
Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks when therapy is the only skilled service.