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By The Bay Health · 2 days ago

Weekend Per diem Physical Therapist

Sonoma, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$69/hr - $76.60/hr

1+ years exp

By The Bay Health is a non-profit leader in compassionate care, established in 1975. They are seeking a dedicated Home Health Physical Therapist to help patients regain mobility and independence in their homes, working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.

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Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments of patient mobility, strength, balance, coordination, pain, and functional status

Evaluates home environments for safety and recommends adaptive equipment or modifications as needed

Develops and implements individualized Plans of Care (POCs) based on patient needs and physician orders

Establishes measurable goals and expected outcomes to restore and/or improve function

Provides skilled physical therapy interventions, including but not limited to:

Gait training and transfer training

Strengthening and balance exercises

Range-of-motion and endurance training

Home exercise program instruction

Pain management and fall prevention strategies

Instructs patients, families, and caregivers on safe exercise techniques, use of assistive devices, and energy conservation

Modifies treatment as necessary to maximize progress and safety

Collaborates with the RN Case Manager, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, and home health aides

Communicates changes in patient condition promptly to the physician and care team

Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences to review progress and update the care plan

Coordinates discharge planning and recommends outpatient or community services when appropriate

Completes all documentation timely and accurately within the EMR system

Ensures all visit notes, OASIS data, and progress reports comply with Medicare, CMS, and agency requirements

Maintains appropriate visit frequencies per the plan of care and PDGM (Patient-Driven Groupings Model) standards

Adheres to agency policies, professional ethics, and confidentiality standards (HIPAA)

Maintains current knowledge of physical therapy techniques, home health regulations, and infection control practices

Participates in continuing education, in-service programs, and quality improvement activities

Assists in orienting new staff and mentoring colleagues as assigned

Qualification

Physical TherapyPatient EvaluationCalifornia Physical Therapy LicenseCPR CertificationHome Health ExperienceContinuing EducationCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationDocumentation Skills