Physical Therapist HH H 1102 Job in Martinez, California US
Physical Therapist HH H 1102
This job is limited to Physical Therapists who are required to make home visits at any given time, or who have responsibilities which include working in the patients place of residence. In accordance with agency policy and state/federal regulations, provides independent, age-appropriate physical therapy to patients in their place of residence. Teaches patient/family and caregivers preventative and rehabilitative procedures. Develops and coordinates the plan of care and provides case management. Essential Functions: - Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction (as appropriate, in relationship to adaptive equipment needs and Activities of Daily Living). Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals (for adaptive equipment, as appropriate). Initiates discharge planning for physical therapy. - Implements the plan of care through direct treatment of the patient, delegates a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate. - Provides advice and education to patient and family. - Regularly reassesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patients towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment. As relevant, assesses for adaptive equipment for Activities of Daily Living, based on clinical guidelines. Coordinates adaptive equipment assessment with certified equipment vendors as appropriate. Reassesses adaptive equipment as needed to determine effectiveness and/or modification of equipment. - Discharges patient from physical therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from physical therapy. In accordance with agency policy, provides accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management (including assessment for adaptive equipment). - Participates in appropriate and approved educational and clinical research activities in physical therapy. Participates in specialized patient care clinics outside the department. Assists in the development, implementation, and review of departmental patient care programs. Performs other duties as needed in the areas of staff education, departmental operations, and departmental projects. Supervises the work of Home Health Aides according to regulation and agency policy. Demonstrates on-going progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Must have at least two years experience in physical therapy. - Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree with certification in Physical Therapy or foreign-trained equivalent required. - Current license to practice as a physical therapist in California required. - American Heart Association approved BLS required. - Current valid California Driver's license required. - Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI, or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.) - Clinically skilled to detect early warning signs of medical complications including (take out medical) assessments of skin integrity and mentation. - Ability to differentiate emergent versus non emergent patient care status. - Ability to look at patient holistically, not just body part or functional ability. - Competency to remove surgical staples (take out sutures) in the home. - Commitment to Service Orientation. - Effective written and oral communication skills (in English). - Good interpersonal skills. - Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications: - Computer literate preferred. Experience in an automated clinical information system preferred. - Knowledge of Medicare conditions of participation and OASIS preferred. - Experience in assessment of high mobility equipment preferred. - Excellent organizational skills. - Insurance or health plan experience. - Case management and problem solving skills. - Excellent communication (verbal written). ++Serves Napa Solano and Diablo Service areas+++