Physical Therapist (PT), Home Health - Santa Cruz

Physical Therapist (PT)

POSITION SUMMARY:

You will help assist patients in restoring function, relieving pain, and preventing disability. You will provide preventive care, rehabilitation, and treatment for patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, surgery, or injuries while keeping detailed documents on patient progress

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct an initial evaluation/assessment and report findings to the physician and Clinical Manager and develop the plan of care promptly for patients
• Perform physical therapy procedures, measurements, evaluations and diagnostic tests on patients in the home 
• Document initial evaluation and treatment plan and re-evaluations of patient’s progress every thirty (30) days and updates plan of care as necessary
• Complete comprehensive assessments and OASIS data, as indicated on a timely basis
• Assist with orientation, supervision and consultation services to Physical Therapy Assistants
• Observe, record and report to Health Care Provider the patient’s treatment, response and progress and promptly report significant changes and obtain orders to revise plan of care
• Communicate with Health Care Provider and other members of the health care team for the delivery and coordination of quality physical therapy services

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy 
• Active Physical Therapy license in the state of practice and in good standing
• At least one year of experience working as a Physical Therapist
• Must have a vehicle, a valid current driver’s license, and automobile insurance
• Ability to make home visits and provide physical therapy evaluations and treatments in the home environment, complete documentation effectively, and submit promptly
• Home Health and Home Care Home Base documentation experience

BENEFITS (available to full-time employees):

• Excellent pay, including 23 days of PTO per year 
• Health, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability 
• Continuing education & tuition assistance 
• Generous referral bonus program
• Flexible scheduling
• Company Vehicle Program with a paid gas card for eligible full-time employees

ABOUT US:

Our unique focus is on patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine. This empowers our patients to achieve their optimal level of independence. We are a home health service provider enhancing the continuity of care for the patients we serve. Our mission is to help them achieve that goal. 

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market-competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

Home Health company based in California. At Elevate Home Health, we provide the highest level of Home Health Services with exceptional patient outcomes.