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21st Century Home Health Services · 2 months ago

Home Health Field Physical Therapist (PT)

21st Century Home Health Services is the largest home health agency in San Francisco, dedicated to providing compassionate care. The Home Health Field Physical Therapist role focuses on delivering therapeutic interventions and patient evaluations in a home health setting, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist Case Manager.

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Responsibilities

Provide hands-on therapeutic interventions including gait training, balance and neuromuscular re-education, transfer training, therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and pain management techniques, as appropriate under your license and within a home health setting
Assist in managing patients with assistive devices, prosthetics/orthotics, wheelchairs, and home safety equipment
Conduct detailed patient evaluations and assessments in the home environment
Implement individualized plans of care under the supervision and guidance of a Physical Therapist Case Manager
Provide accurate, timely documentation of patient care within 24-48 hours, consistent with plan of care and compliance standards
Educate patients and family/caregivers on functional mobility, exercise programs, safety techniques, and proper use of adaptive equipment
Collaborate closely with the Physical Therapist Case Manager to prepare for and assist in patient treatments and updates to the care plan
Participate in the interdisciplinary coordination of services, including identifying needs for OT, ST, HHA, MSW, and RN interventions, and report to the Physical Therapist Case Manager as appropriate
Effectively use equipment and supplies to provide efficient care while maintaining cost awareness
Maintain active participation in professional development, clinical trainings, and skill refinement opportunities
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising Physical Therapist Case Manager
Stay up to date on communication for assigned patients and use relevant information to prioritize care effectively
Provide timely, relevant updates to the supervising PT Case Manager and participate in weekly interdisciplinary case conferences as required
Ensure patient privacy and dignity in both documentation and care delivery
Seek opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and remain informed on best practices and home health standards
Meet productivity expectations as directed by your Physical Therapist Case Manager
Participate in initial evaluations, reassessments, and discharge planning in collaboration with the Case Manager PT
Participate in on-call or weekend coverage rotation, as required

Qualification

California Physical Therapist LicenseBLS/CPR CertificationPhysical TherapyHome health experienceClinical judgmentElectronic documentationCompliance trainingInterdisciplinary team collaborationVerbal/written communicationTime managementProblem-solving skills

Required

Current, unrestricted California Physical Therapist (PT) License
Current BLS/CPR Certification
Valid CA Driver's License with a clean driving record
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

Preferred

One (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist preferred—new graduates and internal candidates may be considered
Prior home health experience is highly desirable
Experience treating high acuity patients is a plus
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team (RN, OT, ST, MSW, HHA)
Familiarity with case management principles is preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits
401k plan with up to a 4% match

Company

21st Century Home Health Services

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21st Century Home Health Services provides home health aide, physical, and occupational therapy services.

Funding

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Late Stage
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