Omega Home Health Care Services, Inc.
Physical Therapist Home Health (Palmdale)
Omega Home Health Care Services, Inc., Palmdale, California, United States, 93552
Physical Therapist Home Health (Palmdale)
Are you a compassionate physical therapist looking to improve the quality of life in your patients? Then Omega Home Health Care Services is the right place for you! The
Physical Therapist
is a professional who evaluates and provides physical therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician.
Pay Range
Base daily pay: $65.00/daily – $140.00/daily
Compensation for routine visits: $65.00–$70.00 per visit
Evaluations: $80.00–$100.00 per visit
Admissions: $120.00–$140.00 per visit
Qualifications
Graduate of a physical therapy school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Council of Medication Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association, or the Council of Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Association.
Licensed or registered by the state of California.
Preference for at least one (1) year of institutional experience.
Valid CPR certification, driver's license, and auto insurance.
Responsibilities
Partner with the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests, and in establishing goals based on the client’s current level of functioning and potential for improvement.
Guide and instruct patients in prescribed therapeutic activities that are directed toward relieving pain and/or developing or restoring function to maintain maximum performance.
Record and report to the physician and home health office staff the patient’s reaction to the therapy program and/or any changes in the patient’s condition.
Train patients, families, and/or caregivers in the proper use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
Instruct patients, families, and/or caregivers in the client’s total physical therapy program (present them with handouts and instructional content).
Prepare an assessment of the patient’s condition, develop a plan of care and a problem list, write clinical/progress notes, and incorporate everything into the patient’s record.
Prepare periodic evaluations and summary reports of the patient’s condition.
Follow the Plan of Care.
Communicate effectively with all who provide care to the patient.
Report to the physician, Director of Nursing, and designated Nursing Supervisor.
Notify the Home Health Agency in a timely fashion of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, and/or special professional meetings which will affect agreed upon services with the patient/agency.
Participate with staff, patients, patients’ families, and physicians in discharge planning activities and complete the physical therapy discharge summary within the designated framework of Agency policies.
Functional / Special Requirements
Must be able to read 12-point font or larger type.
Must be able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most people.
Must be able to stoop and bend.
Must be able to carry equipment weighing up to 10 pounds up and down stairs.
Must be able to lift and carry effectively to perform the above‑listed functions.
Must be able to travel to prospective clients’ residences.
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Physical Therapist
is a professional who evaluates and provides physical therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician.
Pay Range
Base daily pay: $65.00/daily – $140.00/daily
Compensation for routine visits: $65.00–$70.00 per visit
Evaluations: $80.00–$100.00 per visit
Admissions: $120.00–$140.00 per visit
Qualifications
Graduate of a physical therapy school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Council of Medication Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association, or the Council of Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Association.
Licensed or registered by the state of California.
Preference for at least one (1) year of institutional experience.
Valid CPR certification, driver's license, and auto insurance.
Responsibilities
Partner with the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests, and in establishing goals based on the client’s current level of functioning and potential for improvement.
Guide and instruct patients in prescribed therapeutic activities that are directed toward relieving pain and/or developing or restoring function to maintain maximum performance.
Record and report to the physician and home health office staff the patient’s reaction to the therapy program and/or any changes in the patient’s condition.
Train patients, families, and/or caregivers in the proper use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
Instruct patients, families, and/or caregivers in the client’s total physical therapy program (present them with handouts and instructional content).
Prepare an assessment of the patient’s condition, develop a plan of care and a problem list, write clinical/progress notes, and incorporate everything into the patient’s record.
Prepare periodic evaluations and summary reports of the patient’s condition.
Follow the Plan of Care.
Communicate effectively with all who provide care to the patient.
Report to the physician, Director of Nursing, and designated Nursing Supervisor.
Notify the Home Health Agency in a timely fashion of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, and/or special professional meetings which will affect agreed upon services with the patient/agency.
Participate with staff, patients, patients’ families, and physicians in discharge planning activities and complete the physical therapy discharge summary within the designated framework of Agency policies.
Functional / Special Requirements
Must be able to read 12-point font or larger type.
Must be able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most people.
Must be able to stoop and bend.
Must be able to carry equipment weighing up to 10 pounds up and down stairs.
Must be able to lift and carry effectively to perform the above‑listed functions.
Must be able to travel to prospective clients’ residences.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Omega Home Health Care Services, Inc. by 2x.
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