Physical Therapist for Parker - River Valley Home Health and Hospice
Blythe, CA
About the Job
Home Health Physical Therapist for Parker ~ $5,000 Sign on Bonus for Full Time
The physical therapist plans, organizes and directs home therapy services and is experienced in physical therapy, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The physical therapist builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.
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.
· 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.
· Participates in discharge planning for patient.
· Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
· Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
Qualifications
· Licensed to practice as Physical Therapist within Arizona.
· Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
· Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
· Possesses and maintains 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.
At River Valley Home Health and Hospice we believe that caring for the elderly or frail is the noblest of professions. Our team is trained and motivated to deliver superior clinical outcomes and high patient and family satisfaction. It is through our team’s dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the “provider of choice” in the community that we serve. A career with River Valley Home Health and Hospice requires a commitment to making work fun and celebrating successes; delivering and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism; continual learning; treating others as people whose interest matter as much as our own; being innovative while using good judgment. One other thing about our work culture; we know that in order for our patients to receive the care they deserve; we need to put our employees first.
