Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health

Advocate Health•Shelby, NC

8d•$41 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist manages an assigned home-health patient caseload, providing timely care and documentation in accordance with each patient’s plan of care and physician orders. The role involves assessing patients in their homes, by telephone, and through available electronic medical record information; analyzing findings and resources; identifying patients at elevated risk; and prioritizing care based on patient welfare, safety, and service needs. The Physical Therapist evaluates rehabilitation needs and potential, develops and implements plans of care in conjunction with physicians, provides physician-certified physical therapy services, and coordinates multidisciplinary care. The role may include supervising LPTAs and/or home health aides. The therapist communicates changes in patient needs, schedules, data, and orders to the care team, and documents progress toward goals in visit notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries. All care must comply with applicable state practice requirements, home health conditions of participation, JCAHO and Medicare guidelines, OASIS, and agency policies. This is a part-time, PRN position covering the Cleveland region. Work takes place in patients’ homes and requires extensive travel in all seasons. The schedule must be flexible to meet patient needs. The position requires a Doctorate in Physical Therapy or education commensurate with the date of graduation, a current applicable-state physical therapy license, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, a current driver’s license, and auto insurance. No work experience is required; clinical or home-health PT experience and pediatric experience are preferred.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school, or education requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.
Maintain continuing education as required by applicable state professional standards.
Physical Therapy license in the applicable state where the employee works.
Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association.
Current state driver’s license and auto insurance; personal vehicle must be maintained in safe driving condition.
Knowledge of growth and development principles and skills appropriate to patients’ ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs.
Ability to perform the physical activities of the role, including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling; lift and support up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel extensively to patients’ residences in all seasons and work in varied home environments and conditions.
Ability to speak English understandably; intact sight, hearing, smell, and touch; and finger dexterity.
Critical-thinking and concentration skills, and ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet patient needs.
Use personal protective equipment when required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a licensed PT in a clinical care setting or home health.
One year of pediatric experience within the past five years; education and training may be provided by Advocate Health At Home.

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned patient caseload and provide timely care and documentation according to patient needs, the established plan of care, and physician orders.
Collect relevant health and patient-situation data through home assessments, telephone contacts, and available EMR information.
Analyze patient data and available resources to identify issues and determine effective responses.
Identify patients at high risk for rehospitalization, falls, or high resource utilization, and arrange additional intervention or case conferencing as needed.
Prioritize situations according to patient health and welfare, patient and staff safety, and the need for effective, timely services.
Evaluate patients’ rehabilitation needs and potential, and develop plans of care with their physicians.
Establish and implement plans of care and provide physical therapy services certified by the patient’s physician.
Coordinate multidisciplinary clinical care and supervise LPTAs and/or home health aides involved in assigned patients’ care.
Communicate with the multidisciplinary team about schedules, patient information and needs, and physician orders.
Incorporate short- and long-term plan-of-care goals into therapy and document progress in visit notes, monthly progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Communicate and collaborate with physician oversight and branch supervision about patient conditions and potential changes to the plan of care.
Perform ordered treatments, therapies, and procedures in accordance with applicable laws, guidelines, standards, and agency policies.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, for eligible teammates and positions.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.