FT Home Health Physical Therapist

National Church Residences•Lancaster, OH

13d•Remote

About The Position

This position is for a Full Time Physical Therapist responsible for supervising, providing, and directing physical therapy rehabilitation services in compliance with facility/agency policies and procedures. The role involves evaluating and treating residents/clients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities to help them develop, recover, and improve skills for daily living and working. Treatment is conducted under physician's orders and in accordance with state regulations. The therapist will develop and evaluate plans of care in partnership with patients and caregivers, provide education and counseling, and communicate with healthcare practitioners. Additionally, the role includes supervising physical therapist assistants and home health/hospice aides, screening residents/clients, completing documentation accurately and timely, assisting with marketing and program development, maintaining productivity, and staying current with advancements in physical therapy. Participation in interdisciplinary team and QAPI meetings is also expected.

Requirements

Current license for physical therapy in the state in which practicing.
Must have graduated from a PT program approved by The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (“CAPTE”) or any successor organization of the CAPTE.
Must have good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills.
Must have the ability to speak, read, write and understand English.
Must have working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and World Wide Web.
Must have good written and verbal communications skills.
Must adhere to all policies, procedures, terms and conditions set forth in the National Church Residences’ Employee Information Guide (EIG), the Code of Conduct, as well as any facility handbook, including but not limited to, corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state, local regulations and laws.

Nice To Haves

Two to four years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluation and treatment of residents/clients with injuries, illnesses or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities in order for them to develop, recover and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.
Development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, patient representative, if applicable, and caregivers.
Provides patient and caregiver education and counseling.
Communicates timely with all physicians and other health care practitioners as appropriate involved in the plan of care.
Supervises physical therapist assistants as applicable, in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Responsible for the instruction, evaluation, plan development and supervision of the home health/hospice aides per the Conditions of Participation, as applicable, and as outlined by policy to include the initiation, participation, and communication of the competency evaluation.
Screens residents/clients in accordance with facility/agency policy.
Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of all necessary documentation according to facility/agency policy.
Assists with marketing and program development as requested.
Maintains an acceptable level of productivity to meet the facility/agency goals.
Maintains progressive knowledge of the physical therapy field, attending related in-services and continuing education programs.
Participates in interdisciplinary team & QAPI meetings as directed.
Assists the facility/agency in meeting standards necessary to obtain state, federal and other appropriate certifications.
Plans and completes in-services for facility/agency staff education as requested by management.
Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner, manages time efficiently and effectively, promotes a team approach, participates in appropriate problem solving methods.
Ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity for the residents/clients, their families and the staff.
Reports all complaints made by residents/clients and/or families to the appropriate supervisors.
Reports all allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds/resident property and/or any other corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state and local regulations and laws.
Completes all annual education requirements timely, including but not limited to Compliance, Privacy, Security and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in the performance of their duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical & Rx – 3 plan options to fit your budget; choose from coverage offered through a Nationwide network for you and your family
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account or Employer funded Health Savings Account
Fertility & Family Building Support, Weight Management, and Chronic Condition Support
Parental Leave paid at 100% for four weeks
Dental & Vision coverage for you and your family with Nationwide providers
Company provided Life & ADD insurance and Disability coverage
Voluntary benefits such as Life & ADD for you and your family, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Pet Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care (with company match) and Transportation & Parking
Well-being Programs including an enhanced EAP with mental health and work-life support, tobacco cessation, and Well-Being Your Way which offers up to $1000/year in rewards & reimbursements!
3-4-5 Retirement Program offering immediate company funding at 3%, increasing up to 5% over time and an additional company match up to 5% when you contribute your own funds!
Reimbursement for Tuition expenses
Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 paid Holidays
Mileage Reimbursement @.72 per mile