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Physical Therapist Carlsbad NM
Description
Rapidly growing locally owned home health agency under new management with a focus on culture and moral for employees and excellent patient care. We provide hospital level care at home along with managing chronic diseases, wounds, PICCS, and IV infusions.
We are looking for a Physical therapist to care for our patients and facilitate their speedy recovery. You will be responsible for developing and educating the patient and caregiver on an individualized home exercise plan. You will be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to promote patient’s well-being by providing high quality care.
- Make home visits to clients
- Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, such as the mobility/range of joints, transfer status, stability, patterns and appearance of ambulation, strength and endurance of muscles, balance testing, and safety assessments.
- Develop and implement appropriate individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.
- Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy - PT care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
- Educate and instruct clients, family members, or other client representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.
- Qualifications for a Physical Therapist include:
- A current PT license.
- A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist
- Graduation from a program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, as indicated by school transcript or diploma.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills.
- Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
Schedule:
- Flexible scheduling
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapy License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)