Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) - Contingent
About The Position
Classic Home Care is a nurse-owned and operated skilled home health agency serving Southeast Michigan. The agency is Joint Commission-accredited and Medicare-certified, and its registered-nurse leadership collaborates with the care team. The position provides skilled physical therapy to patients in their homes, with visits and office meetings as indicated. The contingent role offers flexible hours and may provide an opportunity to transition to a full-time or part-time caseload over time. Compensation is $63–$100 per visit with mileage reimbursement or $68–$105 per visit without mileage reimbursement. Non-visit discharges are paid $5–$10, non-visit transfers are paid $10, and orientation and in-service hours are paid $30 per hour. Non-taxed mileage reimbursement is $0.50 per mile after 30 miles per day. The posting also lists benefits available to part-time and full-time employees, with eligibility details specified for some benefits.
Requirements
- Active Michigan Physical Therapy license.
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in the applicant’s name as a driver.
- Agency-required auto insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Home health care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled physical therapy in accordance with the physician’s plan of care and accept only patients referred by the patient care manager or designee.
- Assist the physician in assessing the patient’s functional level using appropriate tests and in developing or revising the plan of care, including OASIS assessments and goal setting as appropriate.
- Treat patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum performance using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities, and procedures specified in the plan of care; identify barriers to desired outcomes.
- Observe, record, and report patient reactions to treatment and changes in condition to the physician, patient care manager, and other staff involved.
- Instruct and advise patients, families, and other health team personnel, including physical therapy assistants and home health aides when appropriate, on applicable phases of physical therapy.
- Teach patients, families, and relevant health team personnel how to use prosthetic and orthotic devices and durable medical equipment as appropriate.
- Promote disease prevention, injury management, and eventual patient and caregiver independence, using agency materials as appropriate.
- Attend home visits and office meetings as indicated and participate in necessary in-service programs.
Benefits
- 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting (eligible after one year of employment)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid weekday holidays
- Non-taxed mileage reimbursement
- Group health insurance
- Professional liability insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Performance-based bonus
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Parental leave
- Signing bonus
- Training and development
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