Description
Mission Healthcare is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a job in Coronado, California.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Staff
Service Line: Home Health
Job Title/Position: Physical Therapist
Reports To: Therapy Lead/Branch Director
Position Objective 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 Personnel Services Agreement.
Coverage area is South Bay.
Responsibilities
Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will 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 -- potential for rehab.
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/caregiver members 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 train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
Supervising homemaker/home health aides when such personnel participating in patient's rehabilitation regime.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
Participates in discharge planning for patient.
Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals directed by Organization policy.
Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
Provides in-service education programs for nursing agency personnel as needed.
Participates in peer consultation process.
Requirements
Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State.
Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
Possess and maintains current BLS Hands On CPR Certification.
Travel – This is a traveling position. Must maintain a valid driver's license, active auto insurance meeting state minimum requirements and an operational vehicle.
$40 - $65 an hourMission Healthcare Family of Companies includes Mission Home Health, Mission Hospice, Moniker Hospice, Healthy Living at Home, Tender Care, Sun Tree, Hands of Hope, Advanced Healthcare Services, One Care and Compass at Home. EOE - M/F/Disabled/Veterans - Reasonable AccommodationIt is our business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
Mission Healthcare Job ID #2101.
About Mission HealthcareAs a leading healthcare provider of healthcare in the home, our team of skilled clinicians deliver high-quality, patient-focused care where it matters most.
Our home health, hospice, and Journey Care Program gives patients easier access to the specialized care they deserve in the comfort of their own homes.
Through cutting-edge technology and superior outcomes, we've earned a reputation of excellence from thousands of grateful patients, families, caregivers and physicians. We take care of your family like they are members of our family.
Benefits- Holiday Pay
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
Compensation Information:
$40.00 / Hourly - $65.00 / Hourly
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