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Description:
Providence is calling a Physical Therapist - Home Health Services (Full-Time/Day Shift) to Providence Saint Joseph Home Health. This position will be covering the Burbank and surrounding areas (i.e. Sunland, Van Nuys, and Griffith Park.
$10K Hiring Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begins on your first day of employment.
We are seeking a Physical Therapist - Home Health Services who will provide home health physical therapy within the Physical Therapy Professional Scope of Practice, to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury; assist the patient in reaching maximum ability within the limits of his/her capabilities and the disease process.
In this position you will:
Evaluation of Patients:
Complete evaluation of patient in compliance with agency policy, law and regulation and within the Physical Therapy Professional Scope of Practice
Assist the physician in evaluating level of function and in developing the plan of care
Evaluate the home environment and makes appropriate recommendations
Treatment of Patients:
Carry out patient care in compliance with agency policy, law and regulation, and within the Physical Therapy Professional Scope of Practice as ordered by the attending physician, dentist or podiatrist
Reassessment of Patients:
Complete reassessment of patient in compliance with agency policy, law and regulation and within the Physical Therapy Professional Scope of Practice
Assist the physician in updating the plan of treatment
Provides Continuity of Care:
Ensure appropriate planning for patient discharge and referral to other services according to agency policy and in compliance with law and regulation
Advise, consult and, when appropriate, instruct family and other agency personnel in patient’s therapy program
Communicates:
Communicate with Rehabilitation Coordinator and other health care professionals caring for the patient to ensure uninterrupted patient care
Observe records and report information on the patient’s condition to the attending physician and in the patient’s health record
Coordinates:
Attend patient care conferences to ensure coordination of the patients care with other disciplines caring for the patient
Leadership:
Supervise Home Health Aide when assigned
Documentation/Information Management:
Document all patient care according to agency policy
Ensure confidentiality of all patient information
Development:
Assume responsibility and accountability for own professional growth and practice. This includes maintaining current licensure and completing all required in-service education
Attend all assigned staff development activities for department including a minimum attendance of 75% at all scheduled work time staff meetings
Participate in/conducts in-service education, as requested
Performance Improvement:
Participate as requested in agency Improving Organizational Performance activities
Promote use of the agency C.A.R.E. methodology in problem solving
Budgetary:
Follow Core Value for being Financial Prudent
Qualifications:
Required qualifications for this position includes:
Degree in Physical Therapy from an approved program according to Medicare guidelines
Current California Physical Therapy license
BLS certificate
Valid driver’s license with no excessive violations or accidents
Maintaining the minimum state requirements for auto insurance
Two (2) years experience in acute care, rehabilitation, or home care
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
About Providence Home Care
Providence Home Care has provided a full range of home health and clinical specialty programs to patients experiencing an illness, hospitalization or surgery, or for those receiving treatment for a chronic or acute illness. We embrace everyone in our South Bay, Westside, San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valley communities, from new mothers and their babies to the elderly with chronic health problems.
We offer comprehensive, best-in-class benefits to our caregivers. For more information, visit
https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/
Our Mission
As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
About Us
Providence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Physical Therapy
Location: California-Burbank
Other Location(s): California-Van Nuys, California-North Hollywood, California-Glendale
Req ID: 352035