Physical Therapist Home Health SIGN ON BONUS and RELOCATION BONUS

PruittHealth•Albany, 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 therapist communicates effectively with patients, families, home health partners, and other internal and external customers, and works with the interdisciplinary team to support patient care and functional outcomes. This salaried position lists pay of $125,000, a $15,000 sign-on bonus, and $5,000 in relocation assistance. The company describes a pay-per-point compensation model in which point values reflect the effort required for visits and work performed outside visits. Clinicians have access to mileage reimbursement, additional pay incentives, flexible schedules, career growth opportunities, and a team environment.

Requirements

Valid professional license in the state of practice.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
If foreign-trained, completion of a program deemed substantially equivalent to U.S. entry-level Physical Therapist education by an APTA-approved credentials evaluation organization.

Nice To Haves

Prior home health experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ functional levels and skilled therapy needs.
Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and achieve the best possible outcomes under 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 and to perform clinical outcomes monitoring, follow-up, and care performance improvement activities.
Use accepted company teaching materials for patient and family education.
Complete documentation accurately and promptly at the point of care, 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 required programs such as the Performance Improvement Program.
Follow safety regulations and procedures and report job-related occupational hazards as necessary.
Maintain current licenses, certifications, and clinical records in accordance with federal, state, and agency requirements.
Recognize and respond to patient-care priorities using 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.
Work independently, prioritize tasks, manage time, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.