Physical Therapist PT Home Health

PruittHealth•Winder, GA

About The Position

PruittHealth @ Home is hiring a Physical Therapist to provide evaluative, consultative, and treatment interventions to home health patients in their residences following referral by a licensed physician. The therapist communicates effectively with patients, families, home health partners, and other internal and external customers. The role uses a pay-per-point compensation model, with higher point values assigned to visits requiring greater effort. The position includes field visits to evaluate and initiate start of care, monitor clinical outcomes, and support care performance improvement. Applicants who currently live in or can commute to Stephens County, Georgia, receive special consideration.

Requirements

Valid professional license in the state of practice.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
If foreign-trained, completion of a program deemed substantially equivalent to U.S. entry-level Physical Therapist education by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the APTA.

Nice To Haves

Prior home health experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ functional levels and skilled therapy needs.
Provide treatment to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and achieve the best possible outcomes under the established plan of care.
Advise and consult with families and interdisciplinary team members to promote optimal functional outcomes.
Assess, monitor, document, and report patients’ health and progress using required documents and clinician-preferred technology within established timelines.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to maintain continuity of care, develop and manage care plans, and refer patients to other disciplines as needed.
Conduct field visits to evaluate patients and initiate start of care, monitor clinical outcomes, follow up, and participate in care performance improvement initiatives.
Use accepted company teaching materials to educate patients and families.
Complete documentation accurately, promptly, and at the point of care, including OASIS assessments, start-of-care and admission records, recertifications, ABNs, subsequent visit records, physician orders, and care coordination documentation.
Meet agency productivity standards and use time and resources efficiently.
Participate in agency surveys, mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and required programs such as the Performance Improvement Program.
Follow established safety regulations and procedures and report job-related occupational hazards as necessary.
Maintain current licensure, certification, and clinical records in accordance with federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
Recognize and respond to patient-care priorities using initiative and sound judgment.
Adapt to changes in workload and assist with training or orienting others.
Report alleged or suspected violations to a supervisor or others and continue reporting until the issue is resolved.
Work independently, prioritize tasks, manage time, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.