Amedisys, Inc.·Hayward, California
The Physical Therapist is responsible for helping patients maintain, restore, and improve movement and function within their homes. Key duties include providing interventions, conducting regular reexaminations, and managing discharge planning.
Responsible for helping patients maintain, restore and improve movement, activity and function. Provides interventions, conducts reexaminations (every 30 days, at minimum), modifies interventions as necessary, and performs discharge planning. Other duties as assigned.
Candidates must hold a current state license to practice physical therapy and be a graduate of a CAPTE-accredited program. A minimum of one year of home health experience is required, or approval from regional clinical leaders and a mentoring program.
Market context
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