Physical Therapist- Home Care

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

10d•$39 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides home health coverage from the Roanoke-based Home Health Rehab Float Team, including surrounding areas. The PT confirms and interprets physician referrals, assesses patients, and plans and implements individualized treatment programs in accordance with physical therapy regulations, physician referrals, age-specific needs, and medical diagnoses. Treatment goals are developed with patients and/or family members. The position coordinates care and clinical activities with patients, families, therapists, clinical team leaders, managers, physicians, and other healthcare team members. The PT documents care in medical records and completes required forms in compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies. The role supervises Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), collaborates with therapy and support staff, and may orient new employees or guide volunteers, students, support staff, and contract staff. Other duties may include in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, committee work, peer review, and staff meetings. Home care work is performed in patients’ homes, with daily travel between homes and practitioner-provided transportation. The PT may also be required to work at other Carilion facilities to meet staffing needs and must provide their own transportation in those cases. Work involves physical activity with patients, including lifting, manipulating, pushing, pulling, bending, and walking; patients may weigh over 200 pounds. The role includes occasional exposure to serious injury and frequent environmental hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, requiring standard precautions. The PT is expected to provide respectful, empathetic patient care and uphold Carilion’s mission, values, policies, and ethical standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
For a bachelor's degree, five years of experience is required; a master's or doctorate degree is required for the alternative education pathway.
For Home Health positions, one year of clinical experience is required.
Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy.
AHA BLS certification from a Carilion-approved program within six months of employment.
Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.
Provide own transportation for daily travel between patient homes and, when needed, other Carilion facilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the site-specific level of care is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Confirm and interpret physician referrals and orders; perform patient assessments and plan and implement individualized treatment programs.
Provide age-appropriate patient care and work with patients and/or family members to establish treatment goals.
Coordinate patient care and clinical activities through written and verbal communication with patients, families, healthcare team members, and others.
Document care in patient medical records and complete related forms in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants in accordance with Virginia licensure and practice standards and federal regulations.
Collaborate with therapy staff, support staff, volunteers, and students to support efficient clinical activity and quality care.
Orient new employees and provide guidance to volunteers, students, support staff, or contract staff as needed.
Participate in departmental and professional activities such as in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review, and staff meetings.
Provide daily home-to-home coverage and travel to other Carilion facilities as staffing needs require.
Deliver respectful, empathetic customer service and patient care, and comply with company policies, procedures, ethical standards, and code of conduct.