PRN Physical Therapist- Home Health-King County

Signature Healthcare at Home•Federal Way, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Signature Healthcare at Home is hiring a PRN/part-time Home Health Physical Therapist for the King County territory, including Federal Way and surrounding areas. The therapist provides rehabilitative and skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes, supporting health, activity, and independence so patients can remain in their chosen home setting. The role works in partnership with patients, representatives, caregivers, physicians, and other healthcare practitioners to assess needs and develop individualized plans of care. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The hourly rate is $50–$60, depending on experience. Mileage and pay for travel between patients are provided. The position requires travel to patients and related agency locations.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in Washington State.
Passed a physical therapist examination approved by the state.
Degree from a CAPTE-accredited baccalaureate or master’s physical therapy program, or a successor organization of CAPTE.
Two years of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist.
Good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to drive or access transportation for agency-related travel.
Valid driver’s license, maintained automobile insurance coverage, and access to an automobile.

Nice To Haves

Community or home health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to patients in their residences according to a written physician’s plan of care.
Conduct ongoing interdisciplinary assessments and help develop individualized plans of care with patients, representatives, and caregivers.
Assess therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; evaluate the home environment; and assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and rehabilitation potential.
Direct physical therapy treatment and determine patients’ priority needs for physical therapy.
Educate and counsel patients, families, and caregivers, including instruction in the use and care of therapeutic appliances and phases and goals of the physical therapy program.
Prepare clinical notes and progress summaries based on goal attainment.
Communicate with the responsible physician and other appropriate healthcare practitioners about the plan of care, patient reactions to treatment, and changes in condition.
Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct other personnel or family and caregivers in appropriate aspects of patient care.
Train patients in the use of prosthetic devices when appropriate.
Identify needs for other home health services and make referrals as necessary.
Participate in patient discharge planning and case conferences.
Provide in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
Participate in peer consultation.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
Travel to patients and other agency-related locations as required.