Bluebird Home Health FT Physical Therapist

Bluebird Health

About The Position

Bluebird Health is seeking Physical Therapists to join its team and expand its coverage area. The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician’s plan of care and the applicable state Physical Therapy Practice Act, and follows the conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement. The role includes evaluating patients and their home environments, delivering and directing treatment, educating patients and caregivers, documenting progress, coordinating care, and supervising physical therapy assistants. The therapist may also provide consultation and staff education, participate in peer consultation and discharge planning, and oversee home health aide care every two weeks when therapy is the only skilled service. The position requires a degree from an accredited baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy, applicable state licensure, current CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with an insured, well-maintained automobile. Two years of appropriate experience and community or home health experience are preferred. Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills are expected.

Requirements

Degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the state, if applicable.
Good verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license and an automobile in good working order and insured according to organization requirements.

Nice To Haves

Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
Community or home health experience.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services in accordance with the physician’s written plan of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; participate in developing the overall plan of care; and evaluate the patient’s home environment.
Assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and rehabilitation potential.
Direct physical therapy treatment and determine priority needs for physical therapy.
Instruct patients and families or caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances; train patients in the use of prosthetic devices when appropriate.
Report patients’ reactions to treatment and changes in condition to physicians.
Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct other personnel and family or caregivers on relevant phases and goals of the program, including through case conferences.
Identify patient and caregiver needs for other home health services and make referrals as needed.
Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on goal attainment, as directed by organization policy.
Participate in patient discharge planning and peer consultation.
Provide physical therapy consultation to home families or caregivers when indicated.
Provide in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
Supervise physical therapy assistants in accordance with organization policy and state regulations.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.
Perform other job-related tasks as requested.