Physical Therapist / Full-time - Home Health
Physical Therapist / Full-time - Home Health
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Physical Therapist / Full-time - Home Health
Special Instructions: Please do not apply for this position unless you have home health industry experience no exceptions.
Highly negotiable on compensation!
The Physical Therapist (PT) provides high-quality patient-centered care by managing the complete process of therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The Physical Therapist completes patient assessments and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans focusing on goal achievement patient engagement and positive patient experience. The Physical Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patients physical therapy to support patients throughout the continuum of care.
What you will do in this role:
- You will provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
- You will assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participate in the development of the total plan of care.
- You will provide purposeful and skilled therapeutic care at patients home using procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physicians plan of care.
- You will instruct patient/family/caregiver in the use of therapies exercises therapeutic appliances and/or prosthetic devices to be used outside of therapy sessions.
- You will prioritize caseload determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments/handoffs.
EDUCATION:
Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State
QUALIFICATIONS:
A current unencumbered State professional license.
One year experience as a home care professional physical therapist and competent in performing comprehensive assessment and OASIS-C preferred.
The ability to make sound professional clinical judgment.
The ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs.
Proficiency in clinical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and is able to read write and comprehend English.
An automobile to be used for work current drivers license good driving record and proof of insurance.
Proficiency in personal computer use including email clinical word processing and spreadsheet software.
Employment Type
Full-Time
