Safe Strides (Balance Dysfunction) Physical Therapist - (US-CA-Stockton )

Minimum Education: Associate
Jobcode: 24100367
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Ready to stretch your therapy skills and reach for more? At Gentiva, we make it possible for associates to achieve their most ambitious career objectives. Our success, commitment to clinical excellence, scope of service, and financial strength means we can offer you real potential to build a rewarding career. And you'll be impressed by how we ensure your growth and development with Gentiva University our 24/7, online continuing education program. You can learn on your own schedule, at your own pace and earn valuable CE credits. At Gentiva, you can be part of the groundbreaking specialty program that is revolutionizing the treatment of vestibular disorders and balance dysfunction: Gentiva Safe Strides. Led by physical therapists, this unique program offers a one-of-a-kind career challenge, specialized training and career advancement opportunities. As a Physical Therapist with Gentiva Safe Strides, you will: Test/screen the patient's physical strengths to assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function and record findings to develop or pursue treatment programs and establish measurable training objectives. Develop/implement a conditioning/rehabilitation program consistent with physician's Plan of Treatment and the overall goals of the patient/rehab team. Adjust treatment as needed to achieve maximum results. Confer with physician and other team members to obtain additional patient information and assist in developing, implementing, and revising the therapy treatment program and Plan of Treatment. Integrate physical therapy with other aspects of patient's healthcare and training needs in accordance with physician's orders. Participate in family education meetings. Note: This field is limited to 2,000 characters. The rest of this position description will be found at the beginning of the qualifications field.
Coordinate, oversee, supervise, instruct and evaluate Physical Therapy Assistants' performance in implementing physical therapy services. Train Physical Therapy Assistants to implement treatment protocols and collect data on patient progress as permitted by policy and regulation. Act as a liaison and maintain contact with patients, physicians, Clinical Manager(s) and other members of the healthcare team and the community in assuring effective care coordination and appropriate resource referrals. Qualifications Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and/or the American Physical Therapy Association) and meet any additional qualifications as stated in state homecare regulations. Six months of experience Current licensure/certification in the state of practice and current CPR certification Good organizational and communications skills Ability t