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Physical Therapist (Home Health)

Adventist Health

#Nonprofit #Documentation #BLS #CPR #E-Verify #Physical Therapy #Hospice #Home Health #Driver’s License #DPT

Quick overview

The role involves planning and conducting treatment programs to restore and improve patient physical, social, and mental functions while meeting department objectives. Essential functions include completing patient evaluations, providing therapy interventions, establishing individualized care and discharge plans, and supervising assigned assistants.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree if licensed after January 2016, along with active Physical Therapy licensure in all practice states and current CPR/BLS certification. A valid Driver’s License and being at least 21 years old are also mandatory requirements.

postgraduate degreeCPRSupervisionTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationHome HealthDischarge PlanningBLSPhysical TherapyPatient EvaluationTherapy Interventions

Job description

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

Job Summary

Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives. Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

Doctor of
Physical
Therapy (DPT) degree: Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016

Licenses/Certifications

Physical
Therapy licensure in all applicable states of practice: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or
Basic
Life
Support (BLS
OR
HS-BLS
OR
RQIBLS) certification: Required
Valid
Driver’s
License (DL) and must be at least 21 yrs of age or older: Required

Essential Functions

Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
Supervises assigned assistants.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.