Job Description
- Salary up to $170,000.00/year
- 401k
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
Job Summary:
Responsibilities:
- Drive to prospective patients’ residences.
- Performs OASIS data sets, physical therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled procedures, and ongoing evaluation for clients who are receiving Home Health care services under the supervision of a licensed physician.
- Develops a care plan to provide direction to other health team members involved in the plan of care. Reviews and updates per Agency policy and client needs.
- Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record of the patient in a timely manner per agency policy.
- Communicates plans and changes to the physician the client Case Manager and other caregivers through the care plan, progress notes, and participation in care conferences.
- Communicates changes in schedule and physician orders to the office on the day the changes are made.
- Implements teaching appropriate to the client's needs and within the context of his/her environment and learning ability.
- Assesses the knowledge level of the client and identifies learning needs.
- Plans, teaches, supervises, and counsels patients and or caregivers about the physical therapy needs to promote improvement and/or recovery, symptom management of disease process, and community resources.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching plan and establish a care plan for others to follow in teaching the client.
- Participates in discharge planning and documents this in client records.
- Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
- Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by compliance with agency policies and procedures.
- Recognizes and responds to potentially unsafe situations.
- Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
- Assesses safety of the environment and takes initiative to help prevent accidents and promote safety.
- Supervises applicable home care team members. a. Performs in-home supervision of physical therapy assistants as directed and according to Agency policy. b. Evaluate employee performance and provide feedback for timely reviews as required.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
- Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards.
- Provides services in accordance with applicable state and federal standards.
Qualifications:
- Has a current license as a Physical Therapist in the State of California.
- Graduate of a Physical Therapy program.
- Home Health care experience is a plus.
- CPR certification.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Job Requirements:
- Must have a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
- Required to present a negative TB test and other tests as required by agency policy.
- Must be able to do fieldwork.
- Must have excellent written and verbal skills.
- Excellent planning, organization, and presentation skills.
- Ability to think and work independently and with direction and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
- Must be in good health and be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the job.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
About Palmeira Health Services:
Palmeira Home Health is a pioneer in the Home Health industry by providing customized, interdisciplinary programs for patients recovering from a variety of health-related issues.At Palmeira, our driving mission is to enter each home with respect, treat with compassion and perform with integrity to help our patients recover faster and prevail with better care for better outcomes. We exist to create a healthier everyday life for our patients and their families.Through expert skilled nursing and physical therapy plus state-of-the-art technology and customized recovery care plans, we work with our patients and their doctors as a coordinated team to restore you to your better self as soon as possible.