Physical Therapist - Nursing Home jobs in Bakersfield, CA

Seva Home Health is looking for a Physical Therapist for our growing Home Health business serving Tulare County and surrounding communities. Mileage is reimbursed and driving time is paid. Fulltime or part-time positions are available.
We are a highly-rated, locally-owned and operated agency with compassionate health professionals serving the communities we live in. Expand your physical therapy skill set as you treat patients with a variety of diagnoses, including orthopedic, respiratory, cardiac and more. Provide focused, one-on-one care in the patient’s home environment as you tailor their plan of care to their specific needs and goals.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Performance Bonus
• One to One Patient Care
• Flexible Schedule
• Medical benefits
• 401k matching
• Continued education
• Supportive and friendly work environment

Skills/Requirements

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state.
• At least two (2) years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Home health or hospice experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Initiates physical therapy evaluation and care plan and instructs other personnel and/or family/ caregivers in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, focusing on patients therapeutic rehabilitation.
• Educate and prepare patient for use of prosthetic devices
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries utilizing OASIS for all documentation
• Participates in patient start of care and discharge planning.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as needed
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary group.
• Actively participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Provides supervision of physical therapy assistants