Home Health Physical Therapist
San Diego County
Home Health Physical Therapist
Full Time • San Diego County
JOB DESCRIPTION
Active Health Services is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to cover the Southern west part of Riverside. The PT is responsible for providing physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician’s plan of care.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care
- Evaluate home environment
- Assess for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab
- Direct physical therapy treatment
- Instruct patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances
- Determine priority needs for physical therapy
- Report to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition
- Initiate physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient
- Instruct them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences
- Train patient in the use of prosthetic device
- Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services
- Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals
- Participate in discharge planning for patient
- Prepare and submit a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals
- Provide physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers
- Provide in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel
- Participate in peer consultation process
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- CA Physical Therapy License
- Two (2)+ Years of physical therapy experience, home health experience preferred
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication and organization skills
- Possess and maintain 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
Compensation: $80.00 - $80.00 per hour
Empowering Health at Home
Whether it is recovering from surgery, hospitalization, inpatient care facility, or managing chronic medical conditions at home, Active Health Services will be there to help clients heal and regain optimal independence at their own home.
Active Health Services is dedicated to provide our clients with the highest quality home care services available, helping them to live comfortably and safely at home. We believe our patients should receive the highest care in the safest, most appropriate, and effective way possible.
Active Health Services is dedicated to provide our clients with the highest quality home care services available, helping them to live comfortably and safely at home. We believe our patients should receive the highest care in the safest, most appropriate, and effective way possible.
Join our Team
We are looking to grow our team with talented, and enthusiastic professionals who share our passion, vision, and purpose to make a meaningful difference in the field of health care.
The team of professionals is the face of every healthcare provider, and we believe in the growth of our team clinically and professionally, and personally. We aim to cultivate a culture to constantly empower you with opportunities and tools to flourish your careers. So come and join our constantly evolving team and shape the future of care.
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