Physical Therapist (PT) Job Details
This position involves providing physical therapy services in a home health care setting.
Work Schedule
- Days: Monday to Friday
- Shift Length: 8 hours, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Typical Requirement: One Saturday a month
Unit Information
- Unit Type: Home Health
- Physical Therapy Service Area: Yolo County including Woodland, Davis, Dunnigan, Arbuckle, West Sacramento, Natomas, Knights Landing, Capay, Vacaville, Winters, and Esparto.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute, home care, or rehab setting
- Required Certifications: BLS Certification
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Dress Code: Scrubs are not required; acceptable attire includes khakis and a polo or button-up shirt
- If scrubs are worn, any color is acceptable
Responsibilities
- The Physical Therapist will:
- Provide physical therapy services according to a written physician's plan of care
- Assess, evaluate, and update therapeutic and rehabilitative status and assist in developing the overall plan of care
- Evaluate the home environment, assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion, and determine potential for rehabilitation
- Direct physical therapy treatment and instruct patients, clients, and families in the use of therapeutic appliances
- Report the patient’s/client’s reactions to treatment or changes in condition to the physician
- Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct involved personnel and family members about therapy goals
- Supervise homemaker/Home Health Aides involved in the rehabilitation regime
- Identify needs for other home health services and refer as necessary
- Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals
- Participate in peer consultation and complete ongoing staff competency assessments
- Comply with and understand applicable regulations and licensure requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested
Compensation
- Mileage reimbursement is offered at the GSA rate with prior approval