What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Physical Therapist in Palm Springs, CA for Home Health Agency position at Millennium Healthcare Services, Inc?
Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Millennium Healthcare was awarded the Medicare’s 5 out of 5 stars rating for providing the highest-quality medical care in Glendale, Pasadena, Tujunga, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles & other areas in California.
We are a Joint Commission Accredited Healthcare Provider. Our evaluation record shows over 100 percent of business compliance following all Healthcare State Regulations.
We are looking for a clinically experienced physical therapist who has nursing documentation/charting skills and is a fast learner with great communication skills.
This opportunity is open for a highly motivated and positive-minded individual.
Your Role in our Company Will Be
The Physical Therapist supports the Director of Nursing, Case Management and the clinical staff in the delivery of health care by performing patient care assessments, and a variety of medically related tasks. The Physical Therapist is a licensed therapist who works in an Home Care Setting to provide therapy services.
AVAILABILITY:
- Our patients need care 7 days a week, although you have flexibility in your scheduling, we do ask that you are able to work at least two-three days each week (or ten productivity units), one weekend a month, and two holidays per year (one winter and one summer)
Pay: $80 - $110 Per visit type:
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health / Hospice
Experience:
- Visiting Physical Therapy for Home Health: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Current CA PT License (Required)
- BLS from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross (Required)
- NSO Nursing License Insurance (Required)
Work Location:
- Area or city close to you, with a cluster of patients who need care for that day
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. 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.
Communication with patients to schedule visits.
Educating the patient how to take care during non-visit days
You'll demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements.
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.
Pay: $80.00 - $110.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- On call
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $80 - $110
