Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Woodland, CA

Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances and communicate patient reactions or condition changes to the attending physician. Key Responsibilities Provide physical therapy services to patients and clients in a home health setting in accordance with a physician's written plan of care.

Job Title

Physical Therapist (PT)

Location

Woodland, CA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Home Health

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to patients and clients in a home health setting in accordance with a physician's written plan of care
• Assess, evaluate, and update patients' therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; participate in the development of the total plan of care
• Evaluate home environments and assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion to determine rehabilitation potential
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances and communicate patient reactions or condition changes to the attending physician
• Initiate and direct physical therapy programs; supervise Home Health Aides participating in a patient's rehabilitation regimen
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries; maintain accurate documentation in the patient's health record in compliance with applicable regulations

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist licensure in the state of California
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute, home care, or rehabilitation setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong oral and written communication skills with solid organizational abilities
• Knowledge of and compliance with Title 22, Medicare Conditions of Participation, Medi-Cal, OSHA, and other applicable regulations

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior home health experience with familiarity serving a broad geographic service territory
• Experience instructing patients in the use of prosthetic devices
• Familiarity with peer consultation processes and ongoing staff competency assessments

Why Join Us

• Mileage reimbursement available per GSA guidelines for travel between patient assignments
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact delivering rehabilitative care directly to patients in their home environment across a diverse service area