Physical Therapist / PT, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc.•Bristol Township, PA

11d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides evaluation and treatment to patients as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The role includes educating and counseling patients and families, planning and modifying treatment procedures, and maintaining documentation in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and current standards of practice. The therapist manages a caseload according to agency productivity standards and participates in patient and other conferences and assigned agency in-services. The Physical Therapist provides care and documents treatment according to physician orders, agency policy, and patient needs. The role involves assessing patients, communicating assessment results and recommendations to physicians, developing and documenting treatment plans, delivering organized treatment and patient education, keeping physicians and team members informed, and establishing objective, measurable goals in collaboration with patients and team members. The therapist is expected to meet agency productivity standards and use work hours efficiently.

Requirements

Master’s degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist education program.
At least nine months of experience as a physical therapist.
Currently licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state of agency operation and compliant with accepted professional standards and practices.
Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
Must be a licensed driver able to travel to all business locations.

Nice To Haves

Community or home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care and documents treatment in accordance with physician orders, agency policy, and patient needs.
Performs patient evaluations in accordance with agency policy and procedure and selects appropriate diagnostic materials to assess patient care.
Informs the physician of assessment results and recommended clinical interventions before initiating care.
Develops and documents appropriate treatment plans, including intervention approaches, strategies, materials, and treatment priorities.
Provides organized and efficient patient treatment, including advising, educating, and counseling patients.
Presents pertinent patient information to physicians and keeps team members informed of patient status and treatment plans.
Provides treatment according to patient needs and within agency and payer parameters.
Determines objective, measurable goals in collaboration with team members and patients.
Meets agency productivity standards and uses work hours efficiently.
Manages a caseload and participates in patient and other conferences and assigned agency in-services.
Provides patient and family education and counseling regarding concerns.
Maintains appropriate documentation according to policies, procedures, and current standards of practice.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off and paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Company-matching 401(k)
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Pet insurance
Access to Calm meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees