PRN Physical Therapist / PT, Home Health
About The Position
The Physical Therapist provides evaluation and treatment to home health patients as a member of an interdisciplinary team. The role includes educating and counseling patients and families, planning and modifying treatment procedures, and maintaining documentation in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and current standards of practice. The Physical Therapist manages a caseload in line with agency productivity standards and attends patient conferences, other conferences, and agency in-services as assigned. This is a PRN position covering the Atlanta area, based at the Hapeville, Georgia branch. The Physical Therapist provides care according to physician orders, agency policy, and patient needs; evaluates patients and selects appropriate diagnostic materials; and informs physicians of assessment results and recommended interventions before initiating care. The role develops and documents treatment plans, delivers organized and efficient treatment, advises and educates patients, communicates relevant information and patient status to physicians and team members, and establishes measurable goals collaboratively with patients and the care team.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist education program.
- At least nine months of experience as a physical therapist.
- Current license to practice as a physical therapist in the state of agency operation, with compliance with accepted professional standards and practices.
- Valid CPR certification maintained while employed in a clinical role.
- Licensed driver able to travel to all business locations.
Nice To Haves
- Community or home health experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care and document treatment in accordance with physician orders, agency policy, and patient needs.
- Perform patient evaluations in accordance with agency policy and procedure, selecting appropriate diagnostic material to assess patient care.
- Inform the physician of assessment results and recommended clinical interventions before initiating care.
- Develop and document treatment plans, including intervention approaches, strategies, materials, and priorities.
- Provide organized and efficient treatment, including advising, educating, and counseling patients.
- Present pertinent patient information to physicians and keep team members informed of patient status and treatment plans.
- Provide treatment according to patient needs and within agency and payer parameters.
- Determine objective, measurable goals in collaboration with team members and patients.
- Meet agency productivity standards and use work hours efficiently.
- Manage a caseload and participate in patient conferences, other conferences, and agency in-services as assigned.
- Maintain appropriate documentation according to agency policies, procedures, and current standards of practice.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-matching 401(k)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Wellness offerings, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
- Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
