Physical Therapist II Home Health

Where You’ll Work

Marian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of women's services.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

In keeping with the Hospice/Home Healthcare philosophy, the Physical Therapist performs all phases of physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment and documentation, and performs other tasks related to quality of care and effective department function.  Performs such typical distinguishing duties as:  evaluating patients, participating in the treatment program planning; administering physical therapy modalities, procedures and tests; documenting accurate patient records and progress notes; maintaining appropriate oral or written contact with the referring physician and co-workers.  Ensures a clean and safe work environment by being alert for unsafe conditions and malfunctioning equipment and using appropriate procedures for their correction; supervises Certified Home Health Aides in the participation in the overall treatment program.  Assists DPCS, Hospice Supervisor, and QI Coordinator with QI as required.  Performs other related duties, such as participating in all departmental functions and activities as required, including in-service education, clerical and other tasks relevant to effective department function as necessary.

• Performs patient initial and reevaluations; establishes and implements treatment plan, accordingly.
• Administers treatment plan using accepted therapy procedures; oversees therapist extenders (aides) in the implementation of established treatment plans.
• Teaches patient and/or caregiver in functional activities and treatment techniques of physical therapy as appropriate to meet their needs.
• Documents daily on the appropriate forms using clear and concise data. Records treatments accurately and communicates patients status/progress in Patient Care Conference and DIC summaries. Submits documentation at least weekly.
• Communicates regularly with other members of the medical team regarding goals, progress, and rehabilitative potential. Works as a collaborative member of the treatment team.
• Maintains the standards of conduct as promulgated by the American Physical Therapy Association (as a registered Physical Therapist); adheres to the professional code of ethics in the performance of duties.

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Job Requirements

Required

• Two years professional experience in rehabilitation.
• Physical Therapist: CA (PT:CA)
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)
• Driver's License: CA (AUTO:CA)
• Auto Insurance (AUTO-INS)