Physical Therapist (PRN)

Goodwin Living • Alexandria, VA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients referred by a physician who have functional decline, impaired safety, pain, or reduced quality of life due to illness, injury, or disease. The therapist develops treatment plans and goals, obtains physician approval for services, and involves patients and caregivers in creating and updating the Plan of Care. The role includes educating families and other health team members to support patient outcomes and follow-through with exercise, gait, and functional programs. All work is performed in a home health setting, with homebound eligibility assessed at each visit.

The Physical Therapist provides evaluations and treatment, may open cases and complete OASIS assessments when an intake patient has no nursing needs, and evaluates home environments. The therapist coordinates with physicians, nursing staff, home health aides, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants; documents care according to agency protocols and Medicare guidelines; supervises and teaches LPTAs; participates in case conferences and discharge planning; and follows privacy and infection-control requirements. The position also includes staff meetings, mandatory training, and participation in agency quality evaluation.

Requirements

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA-approved and accredited college or university.
• Current Physical Therapist licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Adult CPR certification.
• Pass a competency assessment before providing patient care; address unmet competency areas through education and mentoring before participating in patient evaluations and care.
• Ability to deal tactfully and compassionately with patients, family members, and caregivers.
• Ability to motivate patients to participate as fully as possible in rehabilitation programs.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Professional dress, demeanor, and presentation.
• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and lift, push, pull, and move equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds, obtaining assistance when needed.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to adapt to a changing healthcare work environment.
• Virginia driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, and readily available reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Physical Therapy evaluations and treatments under attending-physician referral to address functional loss, impaired safety, and pain.
• Open cases and complete OASIS assessments when an intake patient is assessed as having no nursing needs.
• Evaluate patients’ home environments and make appropriate recommendations.
• Consult with the Director of Nursing and nursing staff about additional service needs after OASIS assessment and Physical Therapy evaluation.
• Communicate patient-condition changes and necessary Plan of Care changes to the referring physician and nursing staff.
• Coordinate treatment with nursing staff, home health aides, occupational therapists, and speech therapists as needed.
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, and services in the home according to agency protocols and Medicare guidelines, in a timely manner for care communication and billing.
• Involve patients and caregivers in developing and updating the Plan of Care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercises, safety during functional activities, and therapeutic techniques as appropriate.
• Supervise Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants according to Virginia practice-act and Medicare guidelines.
• Teach LPTAs through required joint visits and patient-specific procedures and treatment techniques as needed.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Implement infection-control measures according to agency protocols and policies.
• Use equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Participate in case conferences and discharge planning according to agency protocols.
• Complete OASIS recertification and discharge assessments when indicated.
• Attend at least four staff meetings per year.
• Attend mandatory agency in-services and maintain 100% compliance with mandatory data-based training.
• Participate in evaluating the home health agency’s service delivery to support quality of care and patient satisfaction.

Benefits

• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship applications or DACA renewal.
• Tutoring for ESL, citizenship tests, and GED.
• Referral program with earnings of up to $3,000 for referring friends and family.
• Free meals.
• Access to a fitness center and pool.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree