Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Lincolnton, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist manages an assigned home health patient caseload, providing timely care and documentation in accordance with the established plan of care and physician orders. The role involves assessing patients in their homes, by telephone, and through available electronic medical record information; analyzing findings and available resources; and identifying patients at elevated risk who may need additional intervention or case conferencing. The therapist prioritizes care according to patient health and welfare, safety, and the need for timely services. The Physical Therapist evaluates rehabilitation needs and potential, develops and implements plans of care with the patient’s physician, and provides physician-certified physical therapy services. The role also coordinates care with a multidisciplinary clinical team and supervises LPTAs and/or HHAs involved in assigned cases. The therapist communicates changes in patient needs, schedules, data, and orders to the care team, and documents progress toward short- and long-term goals in visit notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Services must comply with the State Physical Therapy Practice Act, Home Health Conditions of Participation, JCAHO, Medicare guidelines, OASIS, and agency policies and procedures. This part-time role serves the Lincoln region, with Saturday–Sunday hours listed as 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., availability of 20–40 hours per month, and holiday coverage needs.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school, or education requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.
Maintain continuing education requirements mandated by applicable state professional standards.
Physical Therapy license in the applicable state; South Carolina employees must be licensed in the state where they work.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Current state driver’s license and auto insurance; personal vehicle must be well maintained and safe to drive.
Demonstrated knowledge of growth and development principles and competency appropriate to patients’ ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, lift, reach, stoop, bend, push, and pull; lift and support up to 50 pounds when handling patients, equipment, and supplies.
Ability to travel extensively in all seasons to patients’ residences and work in varied home environments.
Ability to speak English understandably; intact sight, hearing, smell, and touch; finger dexterity; critical-thinking and concentration abilities; and ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet patient needs.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a licensed PT in a clinical care setting or home health.
For pediatric settings, one year of pediatric experience within the past five years; education and training may be provided by Advocate Health At Home.

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned patient caseload and provide timely care and documentation according to patient needs, the plan of care, and physician orders.
Collect and analyze patient health information from home assessments, telephone contacts, and available electronic medical records.
Identify patients at high risk for rehospitalization, falls, or high resource utilization, and seek additional interventions or case conferencing as appropriate.
Prioritize complex situations according to patient health and welfare, patient and staff safety, and the need for effective, timely services.
Evaluate patients’ rehabilitation needs and potential for achievement, and develop plans of care with their physicians.
Establish and implement plans of care and provide physical therapy services certified by the patient’s physician.
Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary clinical team and supervise LPTAs and/or HHAs involved in assigned cases.
Communicate patient condition, needs, schedule changes, patient data, and physician orders to the multidisciplinary team.
Incorporate short- and long-term goals into therapy and document progress in visit notes, monthly progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Communicate and collaborate with physician oversight and branch supervision regarding patient conditions and potential changes to the plan of care.
Perform ordered treatments, therapies, and procedures in accordance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and agency policies.

Benefits

Paid time off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Competitive compensation, with premium pay for eligible shifts or on-call work and incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance