Physical Therapist (PT) - Assisted Living Facility Based Home Health
About The Position
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide facility-based home health therapy in assisted living and independent living communities. The role involves supervising, evaluating, and treating clients with physical impairments using physical modalities, with the aim of improving mobility, function, self-care independence, and the skills needed for daily living and aging in place. Care is delivered one-to-one in the facilities where patients reside, with the ability to follow each patient from admission through discharge and less travel than traditional home health work. The Physical Therapist collaborates with each facility’s wellness team to support communication and continuity of care for residents and their loved ones. The position administers skilled intermittent care, teaches family members and other healthcare team members, and provides services according to physician orders and the established plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the Branch Director. Enhabit offers specialty programs in Balance and Fall Prevention, Spine Safety, Low Vision, and Diabetic Management. Enhabit describes itself as a large home-based care provider with a collaborative culture, professional growth and development opportunities, and organizational stability. The company is an equal opportunity employer and states its commitment to a respectful, inclusive work environment.
Requirements
- Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of employment.
- Knowledge and skill in current therapy practice.
- Valid state driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of one year of clinical experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, evaluate, and provide therapy services to clients in assisted living and independent living communities.
- Examine and treat patients with physical impairments using physical modalities.
- Help patients improve mobility, function, independence in self-care, and skills needed for daily living and aging in place.
- Collaborate daily with assisted living facility wellness teams to maintain communication and continuity of care.
- Administer skilled care to clients requiring intermittent professional services.
- Teach family members and other members of the healthcare team.
- Provide services in accordance with physician orders and the established plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the Branch Director.
- Support patients through specialty programs including Balance and Fall Prevention, Spine Safety, Low Vision, and Diabetic Management.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off for full-time employees
- 401(k) matching
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- Flexible spending accounts
- Incentive bonus opportunities
- Continuing education and scholarship opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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