Home Health Pt Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or Master's program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, maintain reliable transportation and current auto insurance, and be able to drive safely for extended periods in varying weather and traffic conditions.
• Pre-employment physical screening, or a letter from a recent healthcare encounter confirming the candidate is free of communicable disease
• Documented negative TB test (TST or TB blood test) taken within the past 12 months
• TB risk assessment and symptom evaluation upon hire

Nice To Haves

• Community/home health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess each patient's functional status, muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM, and rehab potential, including the home environment
• Carry out the physical therapy plan of care set by the physician
• Instruct patients and families on therapeutic appliances and prosthetic devices
• Document care accurately and on time, including clinical and progress summaries
• Coordinate with physicians and report patient response to treatment or changes in condition
• Identify needs for other home health services and refer as appropriate
• Participate in discharge planning and case conferences
• Provide consultation to families/caregivers and inservice education to organization personnel
• Supervise physical therapy assistants per organization policy and state regulations
• Check in on home health aide care every two weeks when therapy is the only skilled service
• Take on other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Mileage: Currently $0.60 per mile (W-2)
• 401(k) retirement plan (W-2)
• Supplemental benefits include critical illness and accident coverage (W-2)
• Employee referral program