Physical Therapist, Home Health, Per Diem

Sutter Health • Santa Cruz, CA • 3h ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Santa Cruz

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Physical Therapist is responsible for the delivery of appropriate, adequate, effective, efficient direct patient care services assigned by the Primary Care Clinician and approved by the Clinical Manager. Responsibilities include implementation of the physician plan of care, obtaining physician orders, supervision of home health aides, and coordination of care within an interdisciplinary team and participating in effective utilization management and control of patient supplies. Consistently provides care based on the age-related needs of the unique population with consideration of their development/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, educational needs, communication style, and level of understanding. The Physical Therapist is accountable to the Primary Care Clinician for ensuring that the plan of care is implemented following professional standards of care and agency specific protocols. The Physical Therapist is directly accountable to the Clinical Manager, and will receive functional guidance from the Primary Care Clinician. The Physical Therapist may give clinical guidance to PTAs, HHA and other clinical staff as appropriate.

Job Description :

EDUCATION

Bachelor's: Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program

Master's in Physical Therapy preferred

Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS

PT - Physical Therapist

BLS - Basic Life Support Certification

DL-Valid Drivers License Required

Automobile Insurance - INSURANCE Required

EXPERIENCE

One year of professional experience required. Required

One year of experience in a home health and/or hospice position preferred. Preferred

Direct patient care experience within the past five years required. Required

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills: with legible handwriting for documentation of patient records in a clear and concise manner.

Basic understanding of home care services, clinical standards of care and practice, Title XXII, Medicare Conditions of Participation, CHAP home health accreditation requirements, QI outcomes/benchmarking, infection control; good understanding of reimbursement patterns for Medicare and other payors; good working understanding of budget and other financial reports.

Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, motivation, flexibility, energy and creativity.

Ability to form harmonious working relationships with internal and external customers.

Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills and the ability to manage resources for patient care in a cost effective manner.

Excellent collaborative and problem solving skills with customers and management.

Ability to exercise independent sound judgment in planning and providing patient care.

Demonstrated ability in physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessment skills and in implementing plan of treatment.

Excellent organizational skills.

Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager.

Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home's strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.

Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.

Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.

Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.

At orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet Sutter Care at Home core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate.

Must have reliable transportation.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $63.38 to $85.30 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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