Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health

At Ardent Home Health and Hospice, Our patients and their loved ones are the center of our work. Our team of professionals has a passion for providing superior, thoughtful care, and works to improve the quality of life for our patients, their loved ones, and caregivers by creating an atmosphere of acceptance and respect for all.

At Ardent, our culture is nurtured by our core values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Loving One Another, Intelligent Risk, Customer Second, and Ownership. Your growth is important to us. We set individual and team goals to ensure that we continue to grow together and serve our patients & their families at the highest standard.

Join a dynamic company that believes in a team approach and focuses on doing what is best for our patients. As a Physical Therapist (PT) with Ardent, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits.

JOB SUMMARY

Ardent is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to cover Fresno County.  The PT is responsible for providing physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician’s plan of care.

DUTIES AND RESPSONSIBILITY

• Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
• Evaluate home environment.
• Assess for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
• Direct physical therapy treatment.
• Instruct patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determine priority needs for physical therapy.
• Report to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiate physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient.
• Instruct them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• Train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services.
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participate in discharge planning for patient.
• Prepare and submit a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals.
• Provide physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers.
• Provide in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel.
• Participate in peer consultation process.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• CA Physical Therapy License
• Two (2)+ Years of physical therapy experience, home health experience preferred
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication and organization skills
• Possess and maintain 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

PAY RANGE: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.  The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.  Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.  More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.