Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances; report patient reactions to treatment or changes in condition to the attending physician. Evaluate the home environment and assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion; direct physical therapy treatment and determine priority needs.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Woodland, CA
Description
Job Title
Physical Therapist (PT)
Location
Woodland, CA | Home Health
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite / Field-Based
Key Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy services to patients and clients in a home health setting in accordance with a written physician's plan of care
Assess, evaluate, and update therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; participate in the development of the total plan of care
Evaluate the home environment and assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion; direct physical therapy treatment and determine priority needs
Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances; report patient reactions to treatment or changes in condition to the attending physician
Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries; document observations, recordings, and reports in the patient's health record
Comply with Title 22 Medicare Conditions of Participation, Medi-Cal, OSHA, and all applicable regulations and licensure requirements
Required Qualifications
Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of California
Current BLS certification required
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute, home care, or rehabilitation setting
Strong oral and written communication skills with solid organizational abilities
Ability to travel throughout the service area, which includes Yolo County and surrounding communities
Preferred Experience / Skills
Prior home health experience with knowledge of home health regulations and documentation requirements
Experience supervising Home Health Aides or homemaker personnel participating in a patient's rehabilitation regimen
Familiarity with prosthetic device training and caregiver/family education in a home setting
Why Join Us
Mileage reimbursement available at the GSA rate with prior approval, supporting field-based travel across the service territory
Saturday rotation is typically expected only once per month, offering a schedule with consistent weekday availability