Physical Therapist
Company: Transition Care Telemetry
Location: Escondido
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
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 Personnel Services Agreement. This position will
start out as Per Diem. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a
written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state
Physical Therapy Practice Act. This may include, but will not be
limited to: A. Assessing and evaluating
therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in
the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home
environment. B. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait,
ROM-potential for rehab. C. Directing physical therapy treatment.
D. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care
of therapeutic appliances. E. Determining priority needs for
physical therapy. F. Reporting to physician patient's reaction to
treatment or changes in condition. 2. 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. 3. May train patient in the use of prosthetic
device. 4. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other
home health services and refers as necessary. 5. Prepares and
submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of
goals. 6. Participates in discharge planning for patient. 7.
Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the
attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy. 8. Provides
physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when
indicated. 9. Provides inservice education programs for nursing
organization personnel as needed. 10. Participates in peer
consultation process. 11. Supervises physical therapy assistants
according to organization policy and state regulations. 12. When
therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and
evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks. 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 1.
Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in
physical therapy approved by an accredited organization. 2.
Licensed to practice as physical therapist by the Physical Therapy
Board of California. 3. Two years of appropriate experience as a
physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and
organization skills. 5. Possesses and maintains current CPR
certification. 6. Licensed driver with automobile that is in good
working order and insured in accordance with the organization
requirements. Job Type: Contract Salary: $75.00 - $100.00 per hour
Medical specialties: Home Health Schedule: Day shift Experience:
Home Health: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Physical
Therapy License (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred) Ability
to Relocate: Escondido, CA: Relocate before starting work
(Required) Work Location: On the road Employment Type: Contract
Salary: $75 - $100 Annual Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Transition Care Telemetry, San Marcos , Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Escondido, California
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