Physical Therapist -Home Health

Otterbein SeniorLife • Lebanon, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Otterbein Home Health is a Medicare-certified agency providing home health services to Otterbein residents and people in the surrounding area. The Physical Therapist travels locally throughout the greater Lebanon, Ohio area, including Tipp City, Dayton, and Middletown, to provide rehabilitative care to patients in a home health setting. Care includes assistance and training with ambulation, transfers, gait training, and home exercise programs. The therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary home care team and delivers personalized, person-centered care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in physical therapy.
• Current license as a Physical Therapist from the State of Ohio, or application for the license must have been made.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of physical therapist experience, with community or home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services according to each patient's plan of care, including assessment and evaluation of therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status, participation in developing the overall plan of care, and direct treatment.
• Assess patients' muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and transfer capabilities.
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Report patient reactions to treatment and changes in care to the patient's physician as needed and appropriate.
• Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct other personnel, patients, and families or caregivers about therapy programs and goals.
• Supervise the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) as necessary.
• Participate in Otterbein Universal Home Health's Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement program.
• Confer with the attending physician, home care team members, and the patient and/or family or caregivers to promote coordinated, comprehensive care.
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress notes in a timely manner and in accordance with Otterbein Universal Home Health, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Complete a minimum of twelve hours of in-services per year.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Pet insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accruing from day one
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for any field of study
• Tuition discounts through partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-sponsored crisis fund
• Legal and identity theft protection
• Partner discounts through Access Perks
• Access to personal and professional development materials through RightNow Media @ Work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time