Physical Therapist PRN- Home Health
About The Position
Mederi Caretenders, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Physical Therapist in Home Health assesses and evaluates patients’ care needs related to functional status and mobility, endurance and stamina, pain, and other medical conditions. Based on those evaluations, the therapist helps determine a treatment plan, provides interventions to improve and enhance the patient’s well-being, and evaluates progress. The role delivers care in patients’ homes and coordinates with physicians, nurses, patients, family members, caregivers, and other members of the healthcare team. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for patient visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. The stated annual total cash target assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity; actual compensation varies based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Visits are assigned according to patient and business needs, and weekly visit volume varies.
Requirements
- Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice.
- Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or access to public transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete it within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ functional status and physical therapy needs, and assist the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
- Provide services within the scope of practice defined by state law, in accordance with the plan of care and in coordination with other healthcare team members.
- Observe and report patients’ responses to treatment and changes in their conditions to the supervising nurse and/or physician.
- Treat patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
- Instruct and inform healthcare team members, patients, and family members or caregivers about the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
- Visit patients according to the Plan of Treatment, complete a progress note for each visit, and submit notes according to LHC policy.
- Complete patient evaluations and develop the physical therapy plan of care within state-specific guidelines.
- Report evaluation outcomes, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care.
- Function in any home situation regardless of the client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Development opportunities for other roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
