Physical Therapist (Home Health)- Per Diem

PruittHealth • Greenville, SC

365d

About The Position

PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family. The position of Physical Therapist (PT) in Home Health Services is a per diem role located in Greenville. The job involves providing evaluative, consultative, and treatment interventions to home health patients referred by a licensed physician, while maintaining effective communication with patients, their families, and other health partners.

Requirements

• Must have a valid professional license in State of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Physical Therapist entry level education in the U.S. by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the APTA.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Home Health experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the patient's level of function and skilled therapy needs.
• Treat the patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and obtain maximum outcomes according to the established plan of care.
• Advise and consult the family and other interdisciplinary team members to promote optimal functional outcomes.
• Assess, monitor, document, and report progress of patient's health and condition using required documents via clinician preferred technology, and within established timelines.
• Help maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan.
• Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of home care and competency in discipline for specific patient care skills.
• Conduct field visits to evaluate & initiate start of care and conduct clinical outcomes monitoring.
• Utilize accepted company teaching materials in patient/family education.
• Complete documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards.
• Meet agency productivity standards and utilize time and resources effectively.
• Participate in center/agency surveys, mandatory in-services, case conferences, and staff meetings.
• Follow established safety regulations and procedures, and report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards.
• Maintain current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations.
• Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care showing initiative and sound judgment.
• Demonstrate willingness to adapt to change in workload and assist with training/orienting others.
• Accept responsibility to report any alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or others.

Benefits

• Top pay in the industry with a new pay per point model.
• Unlimited income potential.
• Progressive benefit plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Opportunity for career growth.
• Additional pay incentives.
• Flexible schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees