Physical Therapist PT Home Health PRN

Elara Caring•Napoleon, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a Physical Therapist to provide home-based care to patients. The role involves assessing patients’ functional needs and outcomes, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, and coordinating with other specialists and significant others as appropriate. The Physical Therapist works within defined standards of care, directs support staff, maintains clinical documentation, and supports the promotion of physical therapy in the community. The position requires travel within the branch or office coverage area, including travel of up to 50%. It can involve a physically demanding, high-stress environment, irregular hours, and call hours if applicable.

Requirements

Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)-approved physical therapy program.
Current, unrestricted PT license valid in the state of work.
At least one year of experience in a healthcare facility.
Able and willing to travel within the branch or office coverage area and travel 50%.
Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
Able and willing to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

Responsibilities

Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, consult with other specialists, and adjust care plans to support optimal patient outcomes.
Design and implement plans of care based on thorough patient assessments, incorporating participation by significant others when appropriate.
Conduct therapy practice within defined standards of care.
Direct support staff in achieving patients’ functional goals.
Document evaluations, treatment goals, and plans; keep documentation current and maintain prescriptions and signatures.
Provide direction and leadership to staff and act as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.