Physical Therapist Home Health (High Desert)
About The Position
Omega Home Health Care Services is hiring a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients and provide physical therapy services as prescribed by the attending physician. The therapist partners with physicians to assess patients’ abilities, establish goals, and provide therapeutic activities intended to relieve pain or develop or restore function. The role also includes educating patients, families, and caregivers; maintaining clinical records; communicating with the care team; and participating in discharge planning. This is a per-diem, visit-based position serving patients in their residences in the High Desert area, including Victorville, California. Compensation varies by visit type: routine visits range from $65 to $70 per visit, evaluations from $80 to $100 per visit, and admissions from $120 to $140 per visit. Actual rates may vary based on visit type, experience, location, and years of experience.
Requirements
- Graduate of a physical therapy school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association; the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association; or the Council of Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Association.
- Licensed or registered by the State of California.
- Valid CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
- Able to read type of 12-point font or larger.
- Able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most people.
- Able to stoop and bend.
- Able to carry equipment weighing up to 10 pounds up and down stairs and lift and carry effectively to perform the listed functions.
- Able to travel to prospective clients’ residences.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of institutional experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Partner with physicians to evaluate patients using diagnostic and prognostic tests of muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability, and establish goals based on current functioning and potential for improvement.
- Guide and instruct patients in prescribed therapeutic activities to relieve pain and develop or restore function.
- Record and report patients’ reactions to therapy and changes in their conditions to the physician and home health office staff.
- Train patients, families, and caregivers in the proper use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices, including canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
- Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in the patient’s physical therapy program, providing handouts and instructional content.
- Assess patients’ conditions; develop plans of care and problem lists; write clinical and progress notes; and incorporate documentation into patient records.
- Prepare periodic evaluations and summary reports of patients’ conditions.
- Follow the Plan of Care.
- Communicate effectively with everyone providing care to the patient.
- Report to the physician, Director of Nursing, and designated Nursing Supervisor.
- Notify the Home Health Agency in a timely manner of absences that may affect agreed-upon services.
- Participate with staff, patients, families, and physicians in discharge planning and complete the physical therapy discharge summary in accordance with Agency policies.
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Career Level
Entry Level
