Home Health Physical Therapist - PRN
About The Position
The Physical Therapist (PRN) evaluates, administers, and oversees evidence-based physical therapy services for individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations. The role uses specialized skills to prevent dysfunction, restore function, or reverse the progression of pathology, supporting movement and daily living skills. The therapist develops and progresses a plan of care to meet individual needs and help patients return to their prior level of function, in accordance with physician referral guidelines, organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and departmental policies. The position provides home care support through skilled visits and joint home visits with the care team. The therapist collaborates with attending physicians and other disciplines to address patient and family needs, develop and oversee plans of care, manage a caseload, monitor care outcomes and visit frequency, and maintain required documentation. Treatment may include therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, and modalities. The therapist provides verbal and written instructions to patients, caregivers, and family members. A minimum of 8 hours per pay period is required based on staffing needs; PRN scheduling requires at least 12 shifts per quarter.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA.
- 1 year of related experience.
- Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Driver's license and regular operation of a motor vehicle; authorization of an annual Motor Vehicle Record check is required.
- Current Arizona Department of Health Services Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Automobile insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA.
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA.
- 2 years of Home Health experience.
Responsibilities
- Communicate and document communications with attending physicians, other disciplines, and clinical supervisors regarding patient condition, discharge planning, plan of care, patient and family problems, and third-party payer issues.
- Provide home care support through skilled visits and joint home visits with the care team.
- Ensure patient and family needs related to diagnosis or disability are addressed through the care plan in collaboration with physicians and other disciplines.
- Develop, implement, and oversee therapy-only care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Manage a caseload independently as needed.
- Monitor care provision for appropriate outcomes, visit frequency, and documentation compliance.
- Implement individualized treatment plans using skilled therapy techniques, including therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, and modalities as indicated.
- Provide verbal and written instructions to patients, caregivers, and family members.
- Be available for a minimum of 8 hours per pay period, based on staffing needs.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling
