Physical Therapist (Home Health) Rural South King County
About The Position
Careage Home Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide one-on-one care to patients in a home care setting across Rural South King County, including Kent, Auburn, Federal Way, Des Moines, and Covington. The position offers an hourly rate of $53–$73, depending on experience, and pays for patient visits, documentation, and travel time. It is full-time, with a flexible schedule, no on-call duties, and no weekends. The Physical Therapist provides and coordinates patient care in collaboration with the patient's medical team and other home care personnel. The role includes evaluating patients, developing and consulting on treatment plans, teaching patients and families, supervising assigned support staff, and completing required clinical assessments and documentation.
Requirements
- Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Current Washington State physical therapist license.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of efficient time management.
- Critical thinker capable of working collaboratively with a team.
- Valid Washington State driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience as a physical therapist.
- Home Health experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide physician orders and a plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services.
- Work with other home care personnel in patient care planning.
- Direct and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides, as assigned.
- Take initial patient histories and perform initial evaluations.
- Consult with physicians regarding changes in treatment.
- Instruct patients and families in home programs and activities of daily living.
- Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
- Complete and submit OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant-change-in-condition documentation.
- Use ICD-10 codes appropriately.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate for patient visits, charting time, and travel time.
- Flexible schedule with no on-call duties and no weekends.
- Work/life balance.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Manageable caseload.
- Licensure renewal reimbursement.
- Comprehensive training period.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Employee appreciation days.
- Career growth and advancement potential.
- Paid time off and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Continuing education at no cost.
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Job Type
Full-time
