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
Job Types: Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- JCAHO accredited facility
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Neurology
- Orthopedics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person