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Physical Therapist – Client Rehabilitation Services
Shift : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (5 Days in a Week)
For Immediate Application:
Call/ Text: 510-849-6065
Email: vaibhav.singh@cbsinfosys.com
Position Summary
The Physical Therapist provides outpatient rehabilitation services primarily in an in-home setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting may include:
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A patient’s private residence, or
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A patient’s room in an independent living facility.
Client Rehabilitation Services allows the Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in the most functional environment — the patient’s home.
The Physical Therapist:
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Assesses patient needs
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Develops and delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation
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Identifies the need for referrals to other disciplines to address comprehensive patient needs
The therapist implements individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
Additionally, the Physical Therapist:
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Educates and trains patients and caregivers
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Promotes independence and productivity
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Works to diminish or correct pathology
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Directs activities to promote and maintain health
This position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.
Responsibilities / Accountabilities
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Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel according to state licensure requirements and professional standards.
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Maintain adherence to:
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Department and patient treatment schedules
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Timely clinical documentation
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Billing documentation requirements
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Work-related meetings
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Attend and contribute to:
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Patient care meetings
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Staffing conferences
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Other related meetings
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Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive patient needs.
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Consult with members of the rehabilitation team to determine the most appropriate therapeutic regimen.
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Adapt treatment programs and plans of care according to individual patient needs.
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Promote a safe environment and eliminate fire and safety hazards.
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Order supplies and equipment as necessary.
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Clean, maintain, and report equipment that requires repair.
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Ensure patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate environment that respects individual needs and rights.
Clinical Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist:
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Screens, examines, and evaluates patients
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Reviews patient history and systems
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Applies appropriate tests and measures
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Interprets examination findings
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Establishes diagnosis and identifies impairments
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Determines expected level of improvement and timeframe
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Identifies precautions and contraindications
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Develops treatment goals in collaboration with patients and caregivers
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Implements and documents the treatment plan
Therapy Services May Include
Therapeutic Exercise
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Aerobic conditioning
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Balance and coordination training
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Agility training
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Body mechanics and posture stabilization
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Flexibility exercises
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Gait and locomotion training
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Neuromotor development training
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Relaxation training
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Strength, power, and endurance training
Additional Interventions
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Functional training
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Manual therapy
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Airway clearance techniques
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Integumentary repair and protection
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Electrotherapeutic and mechanical modalities
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Health and wellness programs
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Chronic disease management education
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Fall risk assessment and prevention
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Home and community case management
Additional Duties
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Design, fabricate, fit, and apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics.
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Train patients in the use of adaptive devices.
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Select activities suited to the individual’s physical ability, mental capacity, and interests.
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Instruct patients in skills required for safe mobility and participation in functional activities.
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Monitor patient progress, attitudes, and behaviors related to rehabilitation potential.
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Perform routine re-examinations to modify or progress treatment plans.
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Incorporate health and wellness programming into patient treatment plans.
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Perform home and community mobility assessments and provide safety recommendations.
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Perform other related duties as required.
Educational / Vocational Requirements
Candidates must meet one of the following:
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Valid Physical Therapy license in the state of practice (or proof of license eligibility)
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Master’s degree in Physical Therapy
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Master’s degree in a Physical Therapy-related field plus a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy
OR
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Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy with five years of progressively responsible PT experience
Additional Requirements:
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Foreign PT degrees must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. Physical Therapy degree
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Must possess a valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to travel to patient residences
Job Skills
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Strong organizational skills
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Effective time management
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
Compliance Requirements
Employees must:
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Follow all legal requirements, policies, and procedures, including:
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Compliance and Ethics Program
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Code of Conduct
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Federal False Claims Act
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HIPAA regulations
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Participate in required orientation and training programs.
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Report any suspected non-compliance to supervisors or through the appropriate compliance channels.
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Cooperate with monitoring, audits, and investigations.
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Participate in quality assurance and process improvement initiatives when requested.
Essential Job Functions
Physical Demands
Activities Required
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Reaching (overhead)
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Handling
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Fingering
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Feeling
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Talking / Hearing
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Seeing
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Fine manipulation
Posture Requirements
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Standing: 67–100%
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Walking: 67–100%
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Sitting: 34–66%
Weight Handling
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Pulling: 50 lbs
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Lifting: 50 lbs
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Carrying: 50 lbs
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Pushing: 50 lbs
Movements
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Climbing stairs
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Balancing
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Stooping
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Kneeling
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Crouching
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Crawling
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Twisting
Work Environment
Work Location
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Inside: 90%
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Outside: 10%
Environmental Conditions May Include
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Noise or vibration
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Mechanical hazards
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Electrical hazards
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Dust, fumes, or odors
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Moving machinery
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Driving vehicles
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Uneven ground
Protective Equipment (occasionally required)
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Gowns
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Gloves
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Masks
Work Situations
This position may involve:
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Measurable performance standards
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Frequent interaction with people
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Repetitive tasks
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Working under stress
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Problem solving
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Following instructions
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Decision making and evaluation