Travel Contract - Physical Therapist - Home Health

Healthcare Staffing Plus
US - California - Martinez
October 12, 2024

Compensation :
Negotiable Start Date :
07/16/2023 End Date :
10/21/2023 Security Clearance :
None 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.
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.
In accordance with agency policy, provides accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management (including assessment for adaptive equipment).
QUALIFICATIONS BLS and ACLS National Institutes of Health (NIH) Certified Principal Investigator (CPI) Certification Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
The ability to stand for extended periods.
Strong technical skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology Passionate about patient care Requires a minimum of two years of current Physicial Therapist experience.
Graduate from a fully accredited Physical Therapist program Active unencumbered Physical Therapist California state license One year of Epic experience Requirements COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

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