Physical Therapist (Home Health) Rural South King County
About The Position
Careage Home Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide one-on-one care to patients in their homes across Rural South King County, including Kent, Auburn, Federal Way, Des Moines, and Covington. The role offers a full-time schedule and pays for patient visits, documentation, and travel time. The therapist works with other home care personnel and the patient’s medical team to plan and deliver care that supports recovery and helps patients live their best lives. The Physical Therapist provides physician orders and a plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services. The position may also include directing and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides, as assigned, and participating in quality improvement activities. Careage Home Health serves patients in King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties in Washington. The organization describes its culture as supportive of diversity, collaboration, personal and professional growth, and exceptional patient care.
Requirements
- Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Current Washington State physical therapist license.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of efficient time management.
- Critical thinker capable of working collaboratively with a team.
- Valid Washington State driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience as a physical therapist, preferred.
- Home Health experience, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide physician orders and a plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services.
- Work with other home care personnel in patient care planning.
- Direct and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides, as assigned.
- Take initial patient histories and conduct initial evaluations.
- Consult with physicians regarding changes in treatment.
- Instruct patients and families in home programs and activities of daily living.
- Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
- Complete and submit OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant-change-in-condition documentation.
- Use ICD-10 codes appropriately.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay for patient visits, documentation, and travel time.
- Flexible schedule; no on-call shifts and no weekends.
- Work/life balance.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Manageable caseload.
- Licensure renewal reimbursement.
- Comprehensive training period.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Employee appreciation days.
- Career growth and advancement potential.
- Paid time off and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Continuing education at no cost.
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Job Type
Full-time
