Physical Therapist - Home Health
About The Position
Visiting Nurse Health System is hiring an experienced Physical Therapist to join their team. This role is for a non-profit provider of home healthcare, long-term care at home, hospice, and palliative care services. The organization has been serving Atlanta for over 78 years and focuses on helping patients and their loved ones receive care at home following an illness, surgery, or hospital stay. The vision is to be the first choice for home healthcare services, aiming for exemplary patient and employee satisfaction through community partnerships, coordinated care, a top-performing workforce, and innovative technologies. They aim to be an organization where healthcare professionals prefer to work and grow.
Requirements
- Doctorate from an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Current GA Physical Therapy license
- CPR certification and valid driver's license required
- Reliable transportation and automobile insurance
- Experience with Medicare/Medicaid regulations and compliance in home health
- Strong documentation and assessment skills (e.g., OASIS, care plans, discharge planning)
- Ability to educate patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
- Competency in managing rehabilitative therapy services and patient care protocols
Responsibilities
- Perform initial physical therapy assessments for home health patients
- Develop and revise individualized treatment plans and discharge plans
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members to create individualized care plans
- Deliver compassionate, skilled therapy, including preventative and rehabilitative techniques in the home setting
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on care techniques and recovery to ensure comfort and understanding
- Document patient progress, physician orders, therapy outcomes, and maintain accurate records in compliance with regulations
- Supervise PTAs and HHAs, including conducting supervisory visits
- Comply with Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance regulations
- Drive to patient homes and work independently in the field
- Provide emotional support to patients and loved ones during challenging times
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount
- Flexible Schedule
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- 403b with Company Match
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
