Home Health PT - Physical Therapist
About The Position
The Physical Therapist joins Beacon Home Health Services’ Home Health team serving Jefferson City and surrounding communities. The role assesses and evaluates patient care needs related to functional status and mobility, endurance and stamina, pain, and other medical conditions. Based on those assessments, the therapist helps determine a treatment plan, provides interventions to improve and enhance patients’ well-being, and evaluates their progress. The position involves working on the road and commuting to multiple patient residences daily within an assigned geographic area. The employer is Beacon Home Health Services, an affiliate of The Pennant Group.
Requirements
- Current physical therapist license in the state where services are rendered.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
- Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Ability to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the assigned geographic area.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ functional status and physical therapy needs.
- Assist the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
- Observe and report patients’ responses to treatment and changes in their conditions to the supervising nurse and/or physician.
- Treat patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
- Instruct and inform participating healthcare team members, patients, and family members or caregivers about the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
Benefits
- Opportunities to create lasting connections with individuals and families in the community.
- Appreciation and gratitude from those served.
- Support, stability, and work-life balance.
- Leadership development opportunities and potential for internal advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
