Physical Therapist (PT) Weekend - Home Health

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist manages an assigned home health patient caseload, delivering timely care and documentation in accordance with patient needs, the established plan of care, and physician orders. The role includes assessing patients in their homes, by telephone, and through available electronic medical record information; analyzing findings and resources; and identifying patients who may need additional intervention because of risks such as rehospitalization, falls, or high resource utilization. The therapist prioritizes issues based on patient health and welfare, safety, and the need for effective and timely services.

The Physical Therapist evaluates rehabilitation needs and potential, develops plans of care with patients’ physicians, provides physician-certified physical therapy services, and coordinates multidisciplinary care. The role includes supervising LPTAs and/or home health aides involved in assigned cases, communicating patient updates and changes to the care team, and documenting progress toward short- and long-term goals. The therapist collaborates with physician oversight and branch supervision, and performs ordered care in compliance with applicable state practice requirements, home health conditions of participation, JCAHO, Medicare guidelines, OASIS, and agency policies.

This part-time weekend position is scheduled for 12 hours on Saturday and 12 hours on Sunday, serving University City, North Charlotte, Cabarrus, and Rowan Counties. Extensive travel to patients’ residences is required, and the role involves working in varied home environments. The position is sign-on bonus eligible for qualified applicants, with an internal referral bonus also available.

Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.
• Physical therapy license in the state where the employee works.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
• Current state driver’s license and auto insurance; personal vehicle must be maintained in safe driving condition.
• Maintain continuing education as required by applicable state professional standards.
• Knowledge of growth and development principles and the ability to provide care appropriate to patients’ ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs.
• Ability to speak English in understandable terms.
• Ability to travel extensively to patients’ residences in all seasons.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet patient needs.
• Ability to lift and support 50 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, sit, lift, reach, stoop, bend, push, and pull.
• Intact sight, hearing, smell, and touch; finger dexterity; critical thinking; concentration; and ability to respond quickly to changing patient or unit conditions.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a licensed PT in a clinical care setting or home health.
• One year of pediatric experience within the past five years; education and training may be provided by Advocate Health At Home.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned patient caseload and provide timely care and documentation according to patient needs, the plan of care, and physician orders.
• Collect and analyze patient information from home assessments, telephone contacts, and available electronic medical records.
• Identify patients at elevated risk for rehospitalization, falls, or high resource utilization and coordinate additional intervention or case conferencing as needed.
• Prioritize multiple issues according to patient health and welfare, patient and staff safety, and the need for effective and timely services.
• Evaluate patients’ rehabilitation needs and potential, and develop plans of care in conjunction with their physicians.
• Implement plans of care and provide physical therapy services certified by the patient’s physician.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and supervise LPTAs and/or home health aides involved in assigned cases.
• Communicate patient updates, schedule changes, patient needs, and physician orders to the multidisciplinary team.
• Incorporate care-plan goals into therapy and document progress in visit notes, monthly progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with physician oversight and branch supervision to provide timely feedback about patient conditions and potential changes to care plans.
• Perform ordered treatments, therapies, and procedures in accordance with applicable practice requirements, home health standards, JCAHO, Medicare guidelines, OASIS, and agency policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 for qualified applicants.
• Internal teammate referral bonus of $2,500.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree