Home Health Physical Therapist

Home Health Physical Therapist Fallbrook, CA From $65 an hour

• Per diem From $65 an hour
• Per diem Pacific Point Home Health is in the midst of an exciting growth phase.

Join our team and take advantage of the opportunity to advance your career with a leading healthcare provider. As a clinically owned healthcare agency it is our goal to have a positive impact on the lives of our patients, their families, and our employees. Pacific Point Home Health believes that our services can only be as good as the staff that is providing them. Therefore, we are committed to supporting our staff while at the same time promoting exceptional healthcare services for the benefit of all our patients. We care deeply for our staff and we show that in multiple ways such as

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement

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Physical Therapist Reports To:

Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor Job Description Summary 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 Service Employment Agreement. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written individualized plan of care. This may include, but not be limited to: Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM and transfer capabilities. Directing physical therapy treatment. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances. Determining priority needs for physical therapy. Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition. Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/ caregivers 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 conferences. May educate patient in the use of prosthetic device. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals. Participates in patient discharge planning. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals directed by organization policy. Provides physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate. Provides inservice education programs for personnel as needed. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement, teams and activities. Participates in orientation program for hospice team members. Provides supervision of physical therapy assistants and hospice aides, as appropriate. The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. Position Qualifications Possesses a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy (DPT) from a program approved by an accredited organization in Physical Therapy. Meets personnel qualifications stated in 418.114(b)(7). Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state. At least two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Home Health and/or Hospice experience is preferred. 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. Understands Home Care philosophy, and comfortable providing care in a patients residence.

Pay:

From $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

On the road