Physical Therapist (PT) PRN
Pinnacle Home Care•Highland City, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
Pinnacle Home Care is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist to serve Hardee County. The role provides patient-centered physical therapy in patients’ homes, helping them heal and regain independence through individualized care. The therapist performs initial and ongoing assessments, develops and adjusts treatment plans in consultation with physicians and clinicians, collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, educates patients and caregivers, and documents visits and progress on the same day of service. The role also includes supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, coordinating schedules and referrals, and communicating patient progress and condition changes to physicians and care teams.
Requirements
- Current state-specific Physical Therapist license.
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
- Valid BLS certification.
- At least one year of Physical Therapist experience.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
- Ability to visit homes that may not be wheelchair accessible.
- Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and dexterity to perform physical assessments and demonstrate care techniques.
- Ability to walk, stand, stoop, and occasionally lift or turn patients.
Nice To Haves
- Home health experience is preferred.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, including OASIS evaluation and documentation.
- Develop and implement tailored treatment plans in consultation with physicians and clinicians, adjusting them as needed.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educate and support patients and families or caregivers on therapy programs.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and report changes in patient condition to the physician.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with agency policies and state regulations.
- Participate in in-services, case conferences, and meetings to promote coordinated care.
- Identify patient and caregiver needs for additional services and make appropriate referrals.
- Confirm daily visit schedules to coordinate seamlessly with other staff.
- Communicate patient progress and changes with physicians and care teams.
- Document all visits and progress notes on the same day of service.
Benefits
- Free continuing education units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
- Employee referral program with rewards.
- Flexible scheduling.
