Physical Therapist

(phone number removed) - Physical Therapist - Napa, CA - 13 Weeks Contract

Sigma Healthcare Team is looking for experienced Physical Therapist to work for our contracted facility.

Shift: 40 hours M-F but flexible on days ie Tu-Sat ok.

Summary:

We are dedicated to providing personalized rehabilitation and nursing services to all who enter our doors.

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 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

Valid state license (Where applicable)

SNF experience - Required