Physical Therapist - Home Health Charlotte FT Days

American Addiction Centers•Charlotte, NC

1d•$41 - $62•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for the daily management of assigned patient caseload, ensuring timely care and documentation to meet patient needs as prescribed in the established plan of care and per MD orders. Collects and analyzes data pertinent to the patient's health, identifying high-risk patients for intervention and case conferencing. Prioritizes multi-issue situations based on criticality and patient welfare. Evaluates PT patients to determine rehabilitation needs and develops a plan of care in conjunction with the physician. Implements the plan of care, directs care coordination with the multidisciplinary team, and supervises LPTAs and HHAs. Maintains communication with the multidisciplinary team and physician oversight. Incorporates short and long-term goals into therapy and performs ordered treatments in accordance with state and federal guidelines, JCAHO, Medicare, OASIS, and agency policies.

Requirements

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree required.
Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards.
Physical Therapy License in the State of applicable state or South Carolina.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.
Current state driver's license and auto insurance at all times.
Personal vehicles must be well maintained and in safe driving conditions.
Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient.
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
Must be able to lift and support the weight of 50 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to travel extensively during all seasons to assigned patient's place of residence.
Works in a variety of home environments and conditions.
Must speak English in good understandable terms.
Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell and touch.
Finger dexterity.
Critical thinking and the ability to concentrate.
Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
Ability to work flexible schedule to meet patient's needs.
Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids.

Nice To Haves

1-year experience as a licensed PT in a clinical care setting or home health preferred.
Pediatric setting – 1 year pediatric experience within the past 5 years preferred or education and training may be provided by Advocate Health At Home.

Responsibilities

Daily management of assigned patient caseload, ensuring timely care and documentation.
Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health from patient assessments, telephonic contacts, and EMR information.
Analyzes data to determine issues and available resources for resolution.
Identifies patients at high risk for re-hospitalization, falls, and high utilization of resources requiring intervention and case conferencing.
Prioritizes multi-issue situations based on criticality of patient health, welfare, patient/staff safety, and impact to services.
Evaluates the PT patient to determine rehabilitation needs and potential for achievement.
Develops a plan of care in conjunction with the patient's physician.
Establishes and implements the plan of care, performs PT services certified by the physician.
Directs the care coordination of the multidisciplinary clinical team approach.
Supervises LPTAs and/or HHAs involved in patient care to promote health and safe outcomes.
Maintains communication with the multidisciplinary team, providing updates and changes in schedules, patient data, or needs, and physician orders.
Incorporates short and long-term goals established in the plan of care into therapy.
Supports effective communication and collaboration with physician oversight and branch supervision.
Remains and performs ordered treatments, therapies, and/or procedures in accordance with State Physical Therapy Practice Act and Home Health conditions of Participation, JCAHO, Medicare Guidelines, OASIS and agency policy and procedures.

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program