Physical Therapist
Company: Sigma Inc
Location: West Covina
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description
217250 - Physical Therapist - West Covina, CA - 13 Weeks
Contract
Sigma Healthcare Team is looking for experienced Physical Therapist
to work for our contracted facility.
Shift: Mon - Fri Days
Summary: The Physical Therapist initiates physical therapy program
and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in
certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a
patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the
physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case
conferences.
Responsibilities: Provides physical therapy services to patient
according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include,
but not limited to
Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional
status and participation in the development of the total plan of
care. Evaluates home environment.
Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait and ROM-potential for
rehab. For hospice, less of a goal of rehab, more a focus on
maintaining comfort.
Directing physical therapy treatment.
Instructing patients/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic
appliances.
Determining priority needs for physical therapy
Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes
in condition.
May train patient in the use of prosthetic device
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health
services/hospice and refers as necessary.
Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the
attainment of goals.
Participates in discharge planning for patient.
Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the
attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers
when indicated.
Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization
personnel as needed.
Participates in peer consultation process.
Requirements: BLS/BCLS certifications
ASHA and CHT certifications
Valid state license (Where applicable)
SNF experience - Required
Keywords: Sigma Inc, West Covina , Physical Therapist, Healthcare , West Covina, California
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