Physical Therapist PT Home Health

PruittHealth•Austell, GA

About The Position

PruittHealth @ Home is hiring a Physical Therapist to provide evaluative, consultative, and treatment interventions to home health patients in their residences following referral by a licensed physician. The role includes communicating effectively with patients, families, home health partners, and other internal and external customers. Special consideration is given to applicants who currently live in or can commute to Cobb County, Georgia. The position follows a pay-per-point compensation model, with higher point values for visits requiring greater effort. Clinicians have access to top-of-market pay structures with unlimited income potential, a progressive benefit plan, mileage reimbursement, career growth opportunities, additional pay incentives, and flexible schedules.

Requirements

Valid professional license in the state of practice.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
Foreign-trained applicants must have completed a program deemed substantially equivalent to U.S. entry-level Physical Therapist education by an APTA-approved credentials evaluation organization.
Ability to work independently, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Prior Home Health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients' levels of function and skilled therapy needs.
Provide treatment to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and achieve the best possible outcomes according to the established plan of care.
Advise and consult with families and interdisciplinary team members to promote optimal functional outcomes.
Assess, monitor, document, and report patients' health and progress using required documents and clinician-preferred technology within established timelines.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage patient care plans, making referrals to other disciplines as needed.
Conduct field visits to evaluate and initiate start of care, monitor clinical outcomes, provide follow-up, and participate in care performance improvement initiatives.
Use accepted company teaching materials to educate patients and families.
Complete documentation accurately, promptly, and at the point of care, in accordance with industry standards, including OASIS assessments, admissions, recertifications, ABNs, subsequent visits, physician orders, and care coordination.
Meet agency productivity standards and use time and resources effectively and efficiently.
Participate in agency surveys, mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs such as the Performance Improvement Program, as required.
Follow established safety regulations and procedures and report job-related functions or tasks involving occupational hazards as necessary.
Maintain current licenses, certifications, and clinical records in accordance with federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
Recognize and respond to patient-care priorities, demonstrating initiative and sound judgment.
Adapt to changes in workload and assist with training or orienting others.
Report alleged or suspected violations to a supervisor or others until the issue is resolved.