Home Health Physical Therapist - West and NW Metro Areas
About The Position
Namaste Health is actively seeking at least one Full Time PT with the intent to grow into a FT position as quickly as possible due to record growth in its Home Health service line. This position offers flexibility and autonomy for individuals passionate about Home Health. The physical therapist is responsible for providing physical therapy services and adhering to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement. This position is compensated using a Per-Visit model with a competitive routine visit rate between $60-$70 per visit. Admissions, recertifications, evaluations, and discharges are weighted higher.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable.
- Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state and possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by the Commission on accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (“CAPTE”) or any successor organization of the CAPTE.
- Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Nice To Haves
- Community/home health experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
- Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
- Provides patient and caregiver education.
- Prepares clinical notes and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
- Communicates with the physician responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners regarding the current home health plan of care.
- Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care, including assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the total plan of care.
- Evaluates home environment.
- Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
- Directs physical therapy treatment.
- Instructs patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
- Determines priority needs for physical therapy.
- Reports patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition to the physician.
- Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy, as well as instructing them on the goals of the physical therapy program.
- May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
- Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
- Participates in discharge planning for patient.
- Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
- Participates in peer consultation process.
- When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
- Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
- Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
