Physical Therapist
About The Position
Compassionate Care is seeking a Physical Therapist to serve San Luis Obispo County and surrounding territories. The role provides physical therapy services to home health patients according to a physician’s written plan of care and the California Physical Therapy Practice Act. Compensation is a hybrid hourly and paid-per-visit model, with the opportunity to accumulate overtime. The Physical Therapist assesses patients’ therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status, including their home environment; develops and delivers treatment; trains patients and caregivers; coordinates referrals and discharge planning; documents progress; and collaborates with physicians and other care team members. The position also includes supervising physical therapy assistants and, when therapy is the only skilled service, instructing, supervising, and evaluating home health aide care every two weeks. Compassionate Care describes its culture as respectful, compassionate, supportive, and focused on clinical excellence. The company serves communities across ten California counties and offers growth and development opportunities. Other related tasks may be requested as needed.
Requirements
- Degree from an accredited master’s or doctoral program in physical therapy.
- Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in California.
- At least one year of experience as a Physical Therapist.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Current CPR certification.
- Licensed driver with a reliable, insured vehicle meeting organizational requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Community or home health experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy services according to a physician’s written plan of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
- Assess and evaluate patients’ therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status, including the home environment.
- Assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and rehabilitation potential.
- Direct and implement physical therapy treatments.
- Instruct patients and families or caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
- Determine patients’ priority needs for physical therapy.
- Report patient reactions to treatment and changes in condition to the physician.
- Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct other personnel or family and caregivers as needed.
- Train patients in the use of prosthetic devices.
- Identify patient and caregiver needs for other home health services and make referrals as appropriate.
- Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on goal attainment.
- Participate in patient discharge planning.
- Provide physical therapy consultation to families and caregivers when indicated.
- Provide in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
- Participate in peer consultation.
- Supervise physical therapy assistants according to organizational policy and state regulations.
- Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks when therapy is the only skilled service.
- Perform other related tasks as needed.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $2,500 after successful completion of 90 days and $2,500 after successful completion of one year
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Sick days
- Mileage reimbursement at the current federal rate
- Company vehicle when eligible
- Growth and development opportunities
- Dynamic, team-oriented work environment
- Supportive company culture
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Job Type
Full-time
