Home Health PT Physical Therapist Salaried

Aveanna Healthcare•Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

Position Overview We are looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team! You will utilize your clinical expertise to assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions and treatment directed by the Physician as established in the home health plan of care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, receiving and providing pertinent updates to optimize patient well-being. Schedule: Monday - Friday visits with some weekends as needed Territory : Palm Beach County Pay Type : Salary with ability to earn extra visit pay on top of base

Requirements

Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university/program.
Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

Strong organization and communication skills
Attention to detail
Time management
Proven relationship-builder
Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, strength and current level of function.
Responsible for administration, evaluation, and interpretation of tests and measurements to determine functional goals and outcomes.
Provide a written evaluation and plan of care defining physical therapy needs, goals, progress and expected outcomes.
Delivery of physical therapy services to comply with prescribed physician orders.
Maintains plan of care by performing timely documentation of client performance, modifying goals and treatment as needed, and determine discharge care plans as appropriate.
Responsible for discharge planning, including collaborating and educating the patient and his/her caretakers on home exercise plan to follow discharge.
Participates in coordination of services with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc.
Documents according to policy and procedure and requires minimal supervision or instruction.
Documents effectively resulting in no technical or clinical denials subsequent to review of documentation by payers
Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family.
Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
Supervises other personnel (PTA, HHA) as applicable.
Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.
Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family.
Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
Supervises other personnel (OTA, HHA) as applicable.
Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.