Physical Therapist

About USWe are looking for a committed and patient-focused Home Health Pediatric and/or Geriatric Physical Therapists to develop, recover or maintain the quality of life of kids and adults with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday activities helping bring them closer to their prior level of function. The successful candidate will have a holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person. ResponsibilitiesIdentify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differencesSupervision and Communication with Physical Therapist AssistantOffer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobilityAssess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilitiesRecommend adaptive equipment and train in its useGuide and educate family members and caregiversObserve, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goalsCollect data and document processes followedRegularly follow-up with clientReduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgeryCreate programs tailored to patients’ specific needsProvide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventionsMotivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimallyPromote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordinationConsult with other health professionalsAdhere to ethical and legal standardsEnsure continued competence and updated field knowledge SkillsLicensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in CAMasters degree or higher from a Physical Therapist Accredited programProfessional behaviorProven work experience as a Physical TherapistExcellent interpersonal communication skillsIntensive education and clinical expertiseAbility to manage patients with different types of personalitiesCurrent knowledge of treatment practicesDrive to continually learn and growHands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities