PRN Physical Therapist- Home Health-Pierce County (Puyallup)
About The Position
Signature Healthcare at Home is hiring a PRN/part-time Home Health Physical Therapist serving the Pierce County, Puyallup area. The therapist provides rehabilitative and skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes, supporting health, activity, and independence. The role works with patients, representatives, caregivers, physicians, and other health care practitioners to assess needs and develop and carry out individualized plans of care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, on day shift. The hourly rate is $50–$60, depending on experience, and mileage plus rate is paid between patients. The position requires travel to patients and related agency locations. Signature Healthcare at Home is a home health provider in Oregon and Washington and a subsidiary within The Pennant Group network, which has more than 300 locations nationwide.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in Washington State.
- Passed a state-approved physical therapist examination.
- Degree from a CAPTE-accredited baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy, or a successor accrediting organization.
- Two years of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist.
- Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to drive or access transportation for agency-related travel.
- Valid driver's license, automobile insurance coverage, and access to an automobile.
Nice To Haves
- Community or home health experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide rehabilitative and skilled physical therapy services to patients in their residences.
- Conduct ongoing interdisciplinary assessments and develop individualized plans of care in partnership with patients, representatives, and caregivers.
- Provide counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and families.
- Prepare clinical notes and progress summaries based on goal attainment.
- Communicate with the physician responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners as appropriate.
- Provide physical therapy services according to a written physician's plan of care.
- Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; participate in developing the total plan of care; and evaluate the home environment.
- Assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and rehabilitation potential.
- Direct physical therapy treatment and determine priority needs for physical therapy.
- Instruct patients and families or caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
- Report patient reactions to treatment and changes in condition to the physician.
- Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct other personnel and family or caregivers in relevant phases and goals of the program, including through case conferences.
- Train patients in the use of prosthetic devices when appropriate.
- Identify patient and caregiver needs for other home health services and refer as necessary.
- Participate in discharge planning.
- Provide in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
- Participate in peer consultation.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
Benefits
- Mileage plus rate paid between patients
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
