Home Physical Therapist (PRN)

Athletico•In, IN

6d•$74,000 - $100,000

About The Position

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own. Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives. At Athletico, the Physical Therapist’s role is to evaluate, design and implement a patient’s plan of care. Each Plan of Care is created to increase, maintain or restore function, minimize or prevent disability, and assist patients in reaching their maximum performance levels.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
Current Physical Therapist licensure in good standing
Current CPR certification
Proof of a negative TB test recommended
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Current and valid driver’s license
Current and valid automobile insurance
Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20‐25 pounds
Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 5 year physical therapy experience preferred
Home Health experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assess and screen patient's daily living/work‐related skills and develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable
Administer and interpret diagnostic and prognostic tests of function to patients in their homes or other settings to assist the physician in evaluating the patient’s level of function.
Confer with the patient's physician and other health care team members and participate in development/revision of the Plan of Care
Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range‐of‐motion and function or teach compensation
Review/expand the treatment programs in a manner consistent with the functional goals of each patient and within the guidelines of the rehabilitation program
Report patient status and progress to the physician, rehabilitation staff, patient and family me
Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities and act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient's
Recommend and/or design special adaptive equipment for clients to improve residence or working environments or improve their participation in the rehabilitation program and/or community
Train family members and caregivers to carry out the treatment including dressing, feeding, grooming and hygiene skills, participate in team and family educational meetings
Accurately and thoroughly document patients' care observations, interventions and evaluation on the day services are
Ensure that interim (verbal) orders received from the physician are accurately documented and implemented.
Submit evaluation, treatment plans and discharge summary within twenty four (24) hours.