Home Health Physical Therapist (Home Health PT)

Suncrest Hospice • Ames, IA

13d

About The Position

The Home Health Physical Therapist provides care and services to a group of patients, visiting them where they reside, including private homes, independent living facilities, and assisted living facilities. The role evaluates and provides services to home health patients with neurological, musculoskeletal, and cardiopulmonary impairments; gross motor, sensorimotor, and developmental delays; traumatic injuries; and orthopedic disorders. The Physical Therapist contributes to the interdisciplinary team, providing expertise regarding psychosocial assessments, interventions, and community resources. The position involves working one-on-one with patients while collaborating with and receiving support from a patient care team.

Requirements

• Current Physical Therapist licensure in good standing in the state or states of practice.
• One year of experience under license.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and collaborate daily with clinicians.
• Ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis, including phone, email, and written communication and meetings with healthcare professionals.
• Understanding of state and federal rules and regulations.
• Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, and meetings, attend scheduled visits and required meetings, and respond to urgent needs.
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
• Willingness to drive, with reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and auto insurance.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services to a group of home health patients.
• Visit patients in private homes, independent living facilities, and assisted living facilities.
• Evaluate and provide services to patients with neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiopulmonary impairments; gross motor, sensorimotor, or developmental delays; traumatic injuries; and orthopedic disorders.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary team, including providing expertise regarding psychosocial assessments, interventions, and community resources.
• Collaborate daily with a team of clinicians and communicate with healthcare professionals.
• Manage patient visits, documentation, and meetings; respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns.

Benefits

• Actual work/life balance
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture emphasizing appreciation and valuing team members
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed