Job Information
Amergis Home Health PT/$3,200 travel/$2,680 local in Atwater, California
Amergis Staffing specializes in connecting healthcare professionals like you, to work that matters.
Our client in Atwater, CA is looking for a reliable, passionate Physical Therapist with Home Health experience to provide care to their patients in the Atwater/Merced, CA area.
This position offers flexibility to create your schedule, 40 hours per week. We offer local pay or travel pay if you live farther than 50 miles from the home base office in Atwater, CA.
Continue reading the details below and submit your resume if you'd like to be considered for this assignment.
JOB DUTIES:
Obtains all pertinent medical history from patient, family, or significant others
Performs PT assessment visit and documents accordingly
Performs home safety check and environmental assessment of the patient’s home environment
Helps develop an appropriate and effective PT Plan of Care (POC) to be submitted to the physician for approval and implementation
Functionally reassess the patient for on-going therapy
Determines medical necessity for other services
Evaluates the patient’s ADL and iADL abilities
Effectively communicates ongoing with patient and family regarding the POC and progression of such
Effectively instructs patients and families in the safe use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, mechanical lifts etc)
Effectively communicates with other disciplines in the case
Communication with the patient’s physician (verbally and/or in writing) to obtain effective treatment modalities and/or rehabilitative therapy modalities
Assists the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests
Submits ALL OASIS assessments/documentation within 48 hours of the OASIS visit
Participates in staff meetings and in-services
Maintains professional licensure and actively seeks out educational experiences to enhance the practice of home care physical therapy and the benefit of the patients serviced
Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Current CA Physical Therapist License
Current BLS
2 year min PT experience. Or 1 year Home Health experience.
Reliable transportation (Mileage reimbursed)
POSITION DETAILS:
Location: Atwater/Merced
Length of Assignment: 13 weeks with opportunity for extension
Schedule: Mon-Fri. Appointments are between 8a-5pm. Weekend flexibility if needed.
Other details: Must have reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement will be paid at $.67 per mile. Travel between homes is about 100 miles per week.
Pay
Travel (must live more than 50 miles from facility): $51/hour + $749 Lodging stipend weekly + $413 Meal stipend weekly = $3,202 per week
Local (must live within 50 miles from facility): $67 per hour = $2,680 per week
To be considered for this position, submit your resume over and we will reach out to schedule a phone interview!
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.