Physical Therapist, Homecare

United Methodist Retirement Communities • Grand Rapids, MI

11d

About The Position

The Pay Per Visit Physical Therapist provides direct physical therapy to restore patient’s function, alleviate pain, promote safety and self-management of the disease process, and prevent disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy.

Requirements

• Current Michigan Physical Therapist (PT) license; graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program, who meets the qualifications under the Federal Conditions of Participation for Home Health Agencies as established by CMS.
• Two (2+) years of service of Physical Therapy experience preferred.
• Must have excellent clinical assessment skills as they relate to Physical Therapy.
• Current Michigan Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses needs of referred patients and formulates treatment plans in a home care environment.
• Provides physical therapy services as defined in treatment plan and approved by physician.
• Serves as case manager when appropriate; makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the needs of the patient. Reports changes in the patient’s condition to physician and/or other health professionals when needed. Participates in patient care conferencing.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient electronic health records.
• Performs and completes starts of care, recertification, resumptions of care, and discharge comprehensive OASIS assessments and associated paperwork in accordance to agency policy.
• Provides supervision to PTAs (physical therapist assistants) and oversees the carryout of the treatment plan; supervises HHAs (home health aides) in applicable cases.
• Strives to meet agency goals for patient satisfaction as well as established metrics for other quality and outcome goals.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings Plan
• Daily Pay – Get paid when YOU want!
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Discounts on various services and products.
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Flexibility, Autonomy, Ability to Drive your Income, and Self-Schedule your Day!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees