Physical Therapist

Positions Available in the Following Locations:

• Brentwood
• Walnut Creek
• Orinda
• San Ramon
• Livermore
• Fairfield
• Hercules

At Muir Home Health, we believe that home healthcare is more than just a service – it’s a commitment to enhancing the quality of life of every individual we serve.  We serve patients throughout Contra Costa County and parts of Solano and Alameda counties. Nestled in the heart of the vibrant East Bay area of California, we are on a mission to revolutionize the way home health is perceived and delivered.

Muir Home Health is growing and looking for an experienced and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team! As a PT with Muir Home Health, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Critical illness benefit
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program

Pay Range: $60.00 - $70.00/hr

JOB SUMMARY

Muir Home Health is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to cover Contra Costa 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

WHY MUIR HOME HEALTH?

Muir Home Health is a joint venture between John Muir Health and Cornerstone Group which has about 75 home health and hospice agencies throughout the country. While we are part of a large family, we operate as a local team. We understand we are nothing without great employees! It is through our team’s dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the “provider of choice” in the community that we serve. Join a culture of high performers who are on a mission to create the best Home Health agency in the East Bay!

What makes us unique? At Muir Home Health, we foster an environment where clinicians and staff members have an unprecedented level of freedom to create and implement the programs that will best serve their patients and communities. We operate with the Core Values of CAPLICO in mind:

• Celebration
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk Taking
• Customer Second
• Ownership

We’d love to meet with you if you are passionate about giving exceptional patient care and creating the best Home Health agency in the East Bay!

Muir Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.