Physical Therapist - Full Time - Palm Springs
About The Position
The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients in the Palm Springs territory according to written physician plans of care and applicable state practice requirements. The role includes assessing patients’ therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; evaluating the home environment; contributing to care planning; directing treatment; educating patients and caregivers; coordinating with physicians and other home health services; documenting progress; and participating in discharge planning and case conferences. The therapist also provides consultation and in-service education, participates in peer consultation, and supervises physical therapy assistants in accordance with organization policy and state regulations. When therapy is the only skilled service, the therapist instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two weeks. Attendance and reliability are essential to consistent patient care.
Requirements
- Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a program approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE); physical therapists licensed before the January 2016 change in entry-level requirements may have a baccalaureate or master’s degree in physical therapy from an approved program.
- Licensed to practice as a physical therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
- Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid and current automobile insurance.
- Valid California driver’s license and a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order, in accordance with organization requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy services according to written physician plans of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
- Assess and evaluate patients’ therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status, and participate in developing the total plan of care.
- Evaluate the patient’s home environment and assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and rehabilitation potential.
- Direct physical therapy treatment and determine priority needs for physical therapy.
- Instruct patients and families or caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances; train patients in the use of prosthetic devices when needed.
- Report patients’ reactions to treatment and changes in condition to physicians.
- Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct personnel, families, and caregivers in relevant therapy phases and program goals, including through case conferences.
- Identify patient and caregiver needs for other home health services and make referrals as necessary.
- Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on goal attainment, in accordance with organization policy.
- Participate in discharge planning.
- Provide physical therapy consultation to home families or caregivers when indicated.
- Provide in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
- Participate in the peer consultation process.
- Supervise physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
- When therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.
- Adhere to company attendance and reliability guidelines.
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Job Type
Full-time
