Physical Therapist - Better At Home
About The Position
Legacy Healthcare Services is seeking an experienced and motivated Physical Therapist to join its newly created Better at Home team. The team provides comprehensive healthcare services in patients’ homes, with the goal of positively impacting quality of life and helping senior adults live with purpose, safety, and joy. The position covers Wake County, North Carolina, and compensation is described as a per-visit rate of $50 per evaluation and $17.50 per 15-minute unit. The posting also lists a pay range of $70.00 per hour. The Physical Therapist provides services in accordance with the physician’s plan of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. The role includes evaluating patients and their home environments, developing and directing rehabilitation programs, instructing patients and caregivers, coordinating referrals to other home health services, documenting progress, and supervising Physical Therapist Assistants in accordance with organizational policy and state regulations.
Requirements
- Degree in the area of discipline.
- Current Physical Therapy license in the state of practice, or ability to obtain one before beginning employment.
- Excellent interpersonal, fiscal, and clinical skills.
- Computer proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Physical Therapist is sought; the posting describes the desired candidate as experienced and motivated.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy services according to the physician’s plan of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
- Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; develop, implement, and direct rehabilitation-focused physical therapy programs.
- Evaluate patients’ home environments and assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and rehabilitation potential.
- Direct patients and families or caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
- Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct other personnel and family or caregiver members in applicable phases of physical therapy.
- Identify patient and family or caregiver needs for other home health (PCA) services and refer as necessary.
- Prepare and submit progress summaries based on goal attainment.
- Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants according to organizational policy and state regulations.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling.
- 401(k).
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and pet insurance for eligible roles.
- Paid time off with rollover and year-end buyout options for eligible roles.
- Company-paid group life insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Voluntary life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- Licensure reimbursement.
- Company-provided continuing education units and unlimited online continuing education units for full-time employees.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
