Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.
Schedule
- Weekend plus 1 day 8:30
- AM - 5:00 PM
Agency: Baptist Health Home Care Kentucky
Territory: Glenview, Goshen, Louisville, Buckner, Crestwood, Finchville, Fisherville, Lagrange, Brooks, Waddy
$15,000 Sign on Bonus
How you'll make a difference
Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as a Physical Therapist (PT). You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. You'll provide home-based therapy care for patients as directed by the attending physician. Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey. Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.
What We Offer
We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We've launched a new guaranteed base salary plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.
Qualifications: & attributes:
How you'll work
You'll provide comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician. You will educate patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. You are accountable for completing accurate documentation and remaining compliant with all legal rules and regulations.
Major areas of responsibility
Plan of Care
Provide skilled physical therapy as ordered by the attending physician. Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff. Perform OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change.
Patient Outcomes
Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
Minimize Patient Risk
Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients and teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions.
Family Educator/Advocate
Counsel patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of physical therapy. Instruct patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices.
Supervision
Oversee and supervise therapy services of patient provided by PTAs and when appropriate, nurse assistants.
Communication/Collaboration
Communicate with the PTAs and nurse aides on supervisory visit results.
Policies
Completes all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
Rules and Regulations
Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
Operations
Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.
Hard & soft skills: Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude
Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions
Requirements
Physical Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.
Minimum one-year experience as a PT in an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred.
Must work 1 dedicated weekend day per week
Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
Capable of all physical demands
We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family.
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We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
