Physical Therapist (PT) - Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services • Danville, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist primarily provides outpatient rehabilitation services to older adults in their homes, which may include a private residence or a room in an independent living facility. The role evaluates and treats patients in their home environment, assesses their needs, and develops and delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. The Physical Therapist may refer patients to other disciplines to address their comprehensive needs and implements individualized programs to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The role also instructs and trains patients and caregivers in skills that promote independence and productivity, and directs activities that promote and maintain health. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

The Physical Therapist provides patient-centered care, collaborates with patients, caregivers, and rehabilitation team members, adapts treatment plans to individual needs, and completes clinical and billing documentation. Services may include therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary care, use of physical agent and mechanical modalities, health and wellness, chronic disease management education, fall-risk interventions, and case management in the home and community.

Requirements

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state or states of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
• A Master's degree in Physical Therapy; or a Master's degree in a Physical Therapy-related field plus a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; or a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy plus five years of progressively responsible PT experience.
• A qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside the United States must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. degree in Physical Therapy.
• Valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from patients' residences.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as necessary and in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements, and work-related meetings.
• Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences, and other related meetings.
• Refer patients to other disciplines and agencies to address their comprehensive needs.
• Consult with rehabilitation team members to select appropriate therapeutic regimens based on each patient's needs and capabilities.
• Adapt programs and plans of care to meet individual patient needs.
• Promote a safe environment and eliminate fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean and maintain equipment and identify and report repair needs.
• Provide compassionate, high-quality service that recognizes patients' and families' needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses, identify impairments and precautions or contraindications, estimate rehabilitation potential, and develop treatment goals and plans of care with patients and caregivers.
• Implement physical therapy treatment plans and complete related documentation and recordkeeping.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary repair and protection, physical agent and mechanical modalities, health and wellness programming, chronic disease management education, fall-risk assessment and interventions, and home and community case management.
• Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train patients in their use.
• Select activities suited to patients' physical and mental capacities, intelligence levels, and interests.
• Instruct patients in skills and techniques for mobility activities and evaluate their progress, attitudes, behavior, and rehabilitative potential.
• Reexamine patients as needed to modify or progress treatment plans.
• Incorporate health and wellness programming into patient treatment plans.
• Perform home and community mobility assessments and recommend ways to support safe mobility.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members; dental and vision plans for part-time team members.
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
• Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduates.
• Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorship support and relocation assistance through the Journey Travel Program.
• Exclusive discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and other offerings.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time