Physical Therapist (PT) Sign On Bonus
About The Position
Choice Health at Home is seeking a full-time Home Health Physical Therapist to provide personalized rehabilitative care in patients’ homes. The role helps patients improve mobility, regain strength, reduce pain, and achieve greater independence. Licensed new graduates will be considered. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, establishes therapy goals, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and adjusts treatment according to patient progress. The role also includes educating patients, families, and caregivers; collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team; following infection-control and universal-precaution standards; and completing accurate clinical documentation in accordance with company guidelines. The therapist is expected to promote the agency’s philosophy, standards, and commitment to exceptional patient care. The posting advertises a $110,000–$125,000 salary, a sign-on bonus, and a negotiable service area. It mentions a mileage-reimbursement stipend and a company vehicle opportunity, which may be available after 90 days of full-time employment subject to availability and Fleet Car program requirements.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current and valid Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.
- Successful completion of applicable state licensure requirements.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license.
- Current automobile insurance.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, and kneel for extended periods as required to provide patient care.
- Ability to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- One year of home health experience preferred.
- Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive initial evaluations to identify functional limitations and establish appropriate therapy goals.
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and overall function.
- Provide therapeutic interventions to relieve pain and prevent or minimize physical disability.
- Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans to achieve the best possible outcomes.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on exercises, mobility techniques, fall prevention, safety, and continued rehabilitation.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
- Apply infection-control and universal-precaution standards during patient care.
- Ensure continuity and quality of care through accurate and timely documentation.
- Maintain clinical documentation within company guidelines.
- Promote the agency’s philosophy, standards, and commitment to exceptional patient care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match; eligibility after three months of service, immediate 100% vesting, and a match of 100% of the first 3% contributed each pay period.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Sign-on bonus.
- Mileage reimbursement stipend.
- Company vehicle opportunity, potentially available after 90 days of full-time employment, based on vehicle availability and fulfillment of Fleet Car program requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
