Physical Therapist- Home Health

Phoebe Putney Health System • Albany, GA

2d

About The Position

Description: Join Our Team at Phoebe as a Physical Therapist – Home Health! At Phoebe, we believe in delivering exceptional care where it matters most—right in the comfort of our patients’ homes. Our mission is to improve lives through compassion, excellence, integrity, and teamwork, and we’re looking for dedicated professionals who share these values. Why Phoebe? A culture built on respect and collaboration. Opportunities for growth and continuing education. A chance to make a real difference in patients' lives every day. Job Summary: As a Physical Therapist in Home Health, you will: Plan and implement individualized treatment programs based on physical therapy principles. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for patient care. Supervise PTAs and other support staff, ensuring quality treatment and documentation. Stay current with new therapeutic interventions to enhance patient care and department excellence. General Requirements: Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License and meet auto insurability requirements as approved by Phoebe Putney Health System's insurance company. Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.

Requirements

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License and meet auto insurability requirements as approved by Phoebe Putney Health System's insurance company.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy (Required)
• Physical Therapist (PT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Relations
• Mathematical Ability
• Analytical Thinking
• Grammar & Spelling
• Reading & Comprehending Written Instructions
• Follow Verbal Instructions
• Transcription
• Basic Computer Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• General Clerical Skills
• Near normal vision: Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors.
• Manual dexterity: Good eye-hand-foot coordination.
• Ability to perform: Repetitive tasks and motions.
• Standing - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Lift/carry up to 20 lbs - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

Nice To Haves

• 0–1 year in a clinical or medical setting (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement individualized treatment programs based on physical therapy principles.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for patient care.
• Supervise PTAs and other support staff, ensuring quality treatment and documentation.
• Stay current with new therapeutic interventions to enhance patient care and department excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees