Physical Therapist / PT, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc.•Buford, GA

21d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides evaluation and treatment to home health patients as a member of an interdisciplinary team. The role includes educating and counseling patients and families, planning and modifying treatment procedures, and maintaining documentation in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and current standards of practice. The therapist manages a caseload in line with agency productivity standards and attends patient and other conferences and assigned agency in-services. The position serves South Gwinnett County and requires a licensed driver able to travel to all business locations. The therapist provides care in accordance with physician orders, agency policy, and patient needs, and communicates assessment results, recommended interventions, and patient status to physicians and team members.

Requirements

Master’s degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist education program.
At least nine months of experience as a physical therapist.
Current license to practice as a physical therapist in the state of agency operation, with compliance with accepted professional standards and practices.
Valid CPR certification maintained while employed in a clinical role.
Licensed driver able to travel to all business locations.

Nice To Haves

Community or home health experience.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care and documents treatment in accordance with physician orders, agency policy, and patient needs.
Performs patient evaluations in accordance with agency policy and procedure and selects appropriate diagnostic materials to assess patient care.
Informs the physician of assessment results and recommended clinical interventions before initiating care.
Develops and documents treatment plans, selecting appropriate intervention approaches, strategies, and materials and establishing treatment priorities.
Provides organized and efficient treatment, including advising, educating, and counseling patients.
Presents pertinent patient information to physicians and keeps team members informed of patient status and treatment plans.
Provides treatment according to patient needs and within agency and payer parameters.
Determines objective, measurable goals in collaboration with team members and patients.
Meets agency productivity standards and uses work hours efficiently.
Manages a caseload and attends and participates in patient and other conferences and assigned agency in-services.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off and paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Company-matching 401(k)
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Pet insurance
Access to Calm meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees