PhysicalTherapist,HomeHealth,PerDiem

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Santa Cruz **Position Overview:** Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Physical Therapist is responsible for the delivery of appropriate, adequate, effective, efficient direct patient care services assigned by the Primary Care Clinician and approved by the Clinical Manager. Responsibilities include implementation of the physician plan of care, obtaining physician orders, supervision of home health aides, and coordination of care within an interdisciplinary team and participating in effective utilization management and control of patient supplies. Consistently provides care based on the age-related needs of the unique population with consideration of their development/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, educational needs, communication style, and level of understanding. The Physical Therapist is accountable to the Primary Care Clinician for ensuring that the plan of care is implemented following professional standards of care and agency specific protocols. The Physical Therapist is directly accountable to the Clinical Manager, and will receive functional guidance from the Primary Care Clinician. The Physical Therapist may give clinical guidance to PTAs, HHA and other clinical staff as appropriate. **Job Description** : **EDUCATION** * Bachelor's: Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program * Master's in Physical Therapy preferred * Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred **LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS** * PT - Physical Therapist * BLS - Basic Life Support Certification * DL-Valid Drivers License _Required_ * Automobile Insurance - INSURANCE _Required_ **EXPERIENCE** * One year of professional experience required._Required_ * One year of experience in a home health and/or hospice position preferred._Preferred_ * Direct patient care experience within the past five years required._Required_ **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE** * Exhibits excellent o