Caring Hand Home Health Solutions, Inc.

Therapist

• Evaluate patients’ functional status, mobility, muscle strength, gait, and ROM to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver physical therapy services in accordance with the physician’s plan of care and California’s Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Educate patients and their families or caregivers on therapeutic exercises, equipment use, and recovery goals.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team, report changes in patient condition, and participate in case conferences.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and, when PT is the sole skilled service, oversee Home Health Aide care bi-weekly.
• Manage documentation, including clinical progress summaries and discharge planning.
• Identify needs for additional home health services and coordinate referrals as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as required for patient services.

Physical Therapist

• Deliver hands-on physical therapy under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, following each patient's care plan.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, and the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetics.
• Apply physical modalities including heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and massage to relieve pain and restore function.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the Physical Therapist and care team.
• Document care accurately and on time, and participate in team meetings and ongoing training.
• Perform other duties as required for patient services.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Nurse

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Implement and follow individualized care plans established by the RN.
• Educate patients and their families on self-care techniques and diagnosis-related information.
• Document care accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the care team — including OT, PT, HHA, and other disciplines — and communicate patient needs to the RN or Clinical Supervisor.
• Use supplies and equipment safely, adhering to aseptic technique.
• Perform other duties as required for patient services.

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Review OASIS assessments for completeness, appropriateness, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Ensure accurate ICD-10 coding and sequencing based on each patient’s medical condition and co-morbidities.
• Partner with clinical staff to resolve documentation and data integrity issues.
• Monitor visit utilization and flag potential financial risks or underutilization to clinical management.
• Identify and communicate trends that impact agency outcomes and process measures.
• Conduct OASIS inter-rater reliability visits with clinical team members.
• Participate in Quality Improvement and Corporate Compliance activities.
• Stay current with best practices through ongoing education and professional development.
• Perform other duties as required for patient services.

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Assistant

Licensed Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse