Healthcare, Elderly Care, Geriatrics, Managed Care

Traveling Physical Therapist

RemoteRemoteFull TimePosted 9 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

physical therapy
assessments
rehabilitative
participant homes
IDT meetings
care plans
physician orders
active and passive exercise
muscle re-education
gait training

Nice to have

masters’ degree

Role summary

WelbeHealth is seeking a Traveling Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive restorative and rehabilitative physical therapy services to seniors in multiple day centers and homes. This role involves conducting assessments, participating in interdisciplinary team meetings, developing care plans, and delivering interventions. The Physical Therapist will also oversee Therapy Assistants and train staff, caregivers, participants, and families on therapeutic equipment. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in physical therapy, a California Physical Therapy License, and progressive experience, including specific experience with frail or elderly populations.

At WelbeHealth, each participant of our program is guided by our interdisciplinary team (IDT) composed of clinical and non-clinical members who work cohesively to all-inclusive care to the most vulnerable senior population. Our core values and participant focus lead the way no matter what.

The WelbeHealth Traveling Physical Therapist is accountable for coordinating and providing restorative and rehabilitative physical therapy services to participants at multiple day centers and at participants’ homes as assigned. This position works in close coordination with the PACE Physician, rehabilitation staff, and other IDT members to maximize participant independence and safety, and to develop and restore function.

Essential Job Duties:

Conduct physical therapy assessments in our facilities and in participant homes to define care needs, preferences, and goals of participants

Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans

Deliver and document physical therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and/or as agreed upon in participants’ care plans

Provide active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional training of ADLs, as well as treatments such as massage, heat, sound, water, light, or electricity

Oversee the Therapy Assistants, providing training, instruction, and guidance needed to implement Functional Maintenance Programs (FMP)

Provide training and instruction to staff, caregivers, participants, and families in the use and care of therapeutic equipment

Job Requirements:

Minimum of five (5) years of progressive physical therapy experience

Minimum of two (2) years of physical therapy experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population

Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy required; masters’ degree preferred

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Valid California Physical Therapy License, or proof of license eligibility

Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter; CPR and First Aid certification upon hire preferred

Benefits of Working at WelbeHealth: Apply your physical therapy expertise in new ways as we rapidly expand. You will have the opportunity to design the way we work in the context of an encouraging and loving environment where every person feels uniquely cared for.

Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Work/life balance - We mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days

401K savings + match

Total compensation including base pay and bonus

And additional benefits

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all our employees and proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment. WelbeHealth maintains required infection control and PPE standards and has requirements relevant to all team members regarding vaccinations.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.

Beware of Scams

Please ensure your application is being submitted through a WelbeHealth sponsored site only. Our emails will come from @welbehealth.com email addresses. You will never be asked to purchase your own employment equipment. You can report suspected scam activity to fraud.report@welbehealth.com

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