Exhibit_A_SOW_IFB.pdf

Relief/Temporary Physical Therapist

PR259022

Exhibit A

1. GENERAL SCOPE

Contractor shall perform Temporary/Relief Physical Therapist services for the Department of Developmental Services STP individuals at Porterville Developmental Center (PDC), as described herein:

Physical Therapist shall be used only when client acuity levels or appropriate staffing levels cannot be maintained with civil services staff.

When services are needed, contractors will be contacted by the PDC Project Representative or designee, with a request for staff to fill the specified vacant position(s). Services will be requested on an as-needed basis.

Services provided by physical therapist will be consistent with generally accepted professional standards of care and within state and federal regulations, for ICF/DD, NF, and GAC levels of care. Physical Therapist shall provide services towards achieving treatment, training, and rehabilitative objectives for the STP individuals.

The services shall be performed at Porterville Developmental Center, which is located at 26501 Ave. 140 in Porterville, California 93257.

2. PROJECT REPRESENTATIVES

The Project Representatives during the term of this Agreement will be:

Medical Director Services Medical Director Phone Number

Physical Therapist Name Phone Email

3. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Contractor must be a current Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of California.

4. PHYSICAL THERAPY

Duties shall include but are not limited to:

• Provide evaluations/consultations for seating and positioning, motor abilities, mobility and ambulation of individuals.

• Instruct caregivers/staff in carrying out home therapy programs.

• Instruct individuals in walking, standing, balance, use of crutches, or other mobility devices, i.e. wheelchairs, walkers, lower extremity bracing and canes, specialized equipment (orthotics, prosthetics), and adaptive footwear, i.e. shoes modified with lifts and/or inserts.

• Instruct individuals/caregivers/staff in the care of mobility devices, specialized equipment, and adaptive footwear.

• Attend clinics and IDT meetings as needed. Keep clinical notes and records and make reports.

• Maintain service-related records in accordance with facility policy.

• Evaluate, recommend and submit requests for expenditures of wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment to the Senior O.T. upon request.

• Provide Physical Therapy Treatment as ordered by the Physician.

5. SCHEDULE CHANGES

Contractor will notify the Project Representative at least three (3) hours in advance if unable to perform their scheduled duties.

6. HOURS

Contractor shall provide Temporary/Relief Physical Therapist services, up to, but not more than 24 hours per week, for 96 weeks, as requested by the PDC Project Representative. Contractor shall not exceed the maximum of 2304 hours during the term of this Agreement. Dates of service will be scheduled at the time and frequency mutually agreed upon between the Contractor and Porterville Developmental Center Project Representative. Contractor shall provide services on a regularly scheduled basis; any deviations of the approved schedule will require prior approval by the PDC Project Representative.

Contractor may be required to be present during surveys conducted by regulatory agencies (i.e., California Dept. of Health Services).

7. RECOMMENDATIONS

Contractor understands that as a healthcare professional providing services to this facility under a contract, Contractor may not admit individuals to the medical/surgery department nor vote at the medical staff meetings. Contractor’s basic duties shall include providing services in Contractor’s own specialty and making recommendations to the facilities’ medical staff, which may or may not be adopted.

8. TREATMENT PLANS

Contractor will provide written treatment plans and training of staff to properly implement both short and long-term goals of the individual program plan as needed. Contractor will advise the Individual Program Coordinator and direct care staff regarding special treatment plans.

9. CONTRACT EXTENSION

If necessary to maintain continuity of care for the residents of the Porterville Developmental Center, the State retains the option to extend the contract for up to two (2) years at the same rates as proposed in the solicitation.