Physical Therapist Home Health - Berkeley, 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 physical therapy to patients in Berkeley, California, and surrounding areas. The therapist plans and administers prescribed treatment and training to help patients with injuries, illnesses, and functional disabilities achieve the highest possible level of physical function. The role includes assessing patients, developing and adjusting rehabilitation programs consistent with physicians’ plans of treatment, coordinating with physicians and clinical team members, supervising and evaluating therapy assistants and home health aide staff, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. The position may be full-time or part-time. Compensation for full-time employees includes a guaranteed base salary, competitive per-visit rates, and performance incentives. Neogen Care also provides dictation charting intended to reduce charting time.

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, currently registered and insured according to state and Neogen Care requirements.
Strong observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and basic math skills.
Basic computer skills, including use of 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 to help patients attain the highest possible level of physical function.
Test and screen patients’ physical strengths, record findings, assist physicians in evaluating functional levels, and develop or pursue treatment programs with measurable training objectives.
Develop and implement conditioning and rehabilitation programs consistent with the physician’s Plan of Treatment and the goals of the patient and rehabilitation team; adjust treatment as needed.
Consult with physicians and clinical team members to obtain patient information and help develop, implement, and 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, and supervise and evaluate their 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 verbal orders are documented, submitted for physician signature, and implemented.
Report patient progress to the 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.