Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)

Eden Health•Lynden, WA

20d

About The Position

Eden Health is a 100% employee-owned company that emphasizes respect, integrity, empathy, dedication, and connected care at home. The company describes a family-oriented culture, opportunities for personal and professional advancement, and flexibility in matching employees with positions suited to their skills and availability. Eden Health also states that it has been certified as a Great Place to Work for seven years in a row. The Home Health Physical Therapist performs patient assessments and develops, delivers, and adjusts physical therapy care in patients’ homes. The role includes documenting OASIS data and visits in the Electronic Health Record, coordinating care with physicians and other members of the healthcare team, educating patients and caregivers, and supporting safe and effective patient outcomes. The therapist also participates in case conferences and discharge planning, recommends referrals, and supervises and mentors PT assistants. Eden lists career, financial, and personal benefits, including training and educational assistance, career advancement opportunities, retirement and employee stock plans, insurance options, paid time off, paid holidays, continuing education, employee discounts, counseling, and wellness resources. Medical, dental, and vision coverage is available to full-time employees.

Requirements

Meet applicable state physical therapist licensure requirements, unless licensure does not apply.
Meet one of the stated education, examination, or grandfathering pathways for physical therapists, including an approved physical therapist education program and applicable state examination requirements.
Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Provide proof of automobile insurance; motor vehicle record will be checked.
Provide proof of current CPR certification.
Pass a criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.

Nice To Haves

Prior home health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing, accurate, and comprehensive assessments of each patient.
Complete OASIS data sets accurately.
Obtain necessary physician orders and collaborate with physicians according to patient needs.
Develop and implement a written plan of care for each patient.
Communicate changes in patients’ clinical status to healthcare team members, office staff, and physicians according to agency policy.
Coordinate care planning and delivery with physicians, healthcare team members, and agency staff to support patient outcomes.
Educate patients, families, caregivers, and staff about appropriate physical therapy modalities.
Develop home exercise programs suited to patients’ clinical status, needs, and age.
Provide physical therapy modalities appropriate to patients’ clinical status and needs and consistent with the standard of care for their age.
Provide, modify, or discontinue physical therapy modalities based on ongoing assessment or reassessment and physician orders.
Provide therapy in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of healthcare errors.
Participate in case conferences regarding multidisciplinary responsibilities, patient progress, continued care, and new problems.
Coordinate transfer and discharge planning with the Interdisciplinary Team according to agency policy and applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
Recommend referrals to other disciplines or community resources as needed.
Supervise and mentor PT assistants and complete required supervisory visits.
Complete accurate, thorough, and timely visit notes in the Electronic Health Record for every patient.

Benefits

Benefits may start as early as 30 days after the start date.
Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia products, and other offerings.
Employee Hardship Fund.
Bonuses program.
Employee Stock Program (ESOP).
Employee wellness resources and a family-first culture.
Paid time off for a personal day of the employee’s choosing.
Financial planning through Unum.
Free counseling sessions through Unum.
Training and educational assistance.
Career advancement opportunities.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Life, accident, and disability insurance.
Paid holidays.
Paid continuing education credits, with online and in-person education offered.
Discounts with AT&T Wireless and National and Enterprise car rentals.
Discounted tickets to events, attractions, hotels, and resorts.
Paid sick leave and vacation time; eligible employees begin accruing time on their first day of employment.
Identity Theft Protection.
Employee Assistance Program.
Floating personal holiday.
Dental, medical, and vision coverage available for full-time employees.