Physical Therapist / PT, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Watkinsville, GA

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides evaluation and treatment to patients as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The role includes educating and counseling patients and families, planning and modifying treatment procedures, and maintaining documentation in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and current standards of practice. The therapist manages a caseload according to agency productivity standards and participates in patient conferences, other conferences, and assigned agency in-services. This full-time home health position covers Greene, Morgan, Walton, Newton, and Jasper Counties. Compensation is based on years of experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist education program.
• At least nine months of experience as a physical therapist.
• Current license to practice as a physical therapist in the state of agency operation, with compliance with accepted professional standards and practices.
• Valid CPR certification maintained while employed in a clinical role.
• Licensed driver able to travel to all business locations.

Nice To Haves

• Community or home health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and document treatment in accordance with physician orders, agency policy, and patient needs.
• Evaluate patients according to agency policy and procedure, selecting appropriate diagnostic materials to assess patient care.
• Inform physicians of assessment results and recommended clinical interventions before initiating care.
• Develop and document treatment plans, including intervention approaches, strategies, materials, and treatment priorities.
• Provide organized and efficient treatment, advising, educating, and counseling patients.
• Present relevant patient information to physicians and keep team members informed of patient status and treatment plans.
• Provide treatment appropriate to patient needs and within agency and payer parameters.
• Establish objective, measurable goals in collaboration with team members and patients.
• Meet agency productivity standards and use work hours efficiently.
• Participate in patient and other conferences and assigned agency in-services.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
• Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• Additional benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level