Physical Therapist-Home Healthcare

Who We Are:

• Essential Healthcare Staffing is Therapist owned and Therapist driven company, with a commitment to being an industry leader in efficiently linking healthcare providers to highly skilled therapists.
• We want you to concentrate on what you do best:Therapy. Focus on the Essentials:Functional outcomes and creating meaningful connections with patients and their families
• Essential Healthcare Staffing fosters an environment in which you the determine your daily schedule, the size of your caseload, and how much money you want to earn.
• Our commitment is to you, the therapist, whether it's aiding with the development of your career or helping achieve financial goals; we are here for you!

Summary:

Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates and treats patients with temporary or long term physical disabilities to relieve pain, restore function, and promote healing by applying the therapeutic properties of exercise, heat, ultrasound, massage and other forms of treatment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements for muscle strength, coordination, range of motion, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition
• Instructs patients, families, and caregivers in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and other devices.
• Maintains patient records.
• Devises special tools and treatment for the specific needs of patients.
• Conducts home assessments as appropriate to ensure discharge of residents to a safe environment.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Active California State License for Therapy
• Current Professional Liability Insurance
• Current CPR/BLS
• Valid Driver’s License/Auto Insurance

Job Type: Contract

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