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Physical Therapist

Absolute Healthcare Resources

#Flexible Schedule #CPR Certification #Vital Signs #Assessments #Reliable Transportation #Patient Education #RN License #Physical Therapist #Contractor

Quick overview

The Physical Therapist will visit patients in their homes to conduct one-on-one sessions, completing initial and ongoing assessments to determine physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs. Responsibilities also include charting observations, administering prescribed medication, and educating patients and families on home health care strategies.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing school (Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor's) and hold a current state license as an RN, along with proof of current CPR certification. Essential soft skills include a compassionate and friendly demeanor, excellent communication abilities, and possessing a current driver's license with reliable transportation.

associate degreebachelor degreeInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationCPR CertificationPatient AssessmentPatient EducationFlexible SchedulingPhysical TherapyHome Health CareLocal Travel

Job description

Job Summary We are looking for a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our growing team as a contractor.The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide medical support to our clients in their homes. Medicare Insurance Admissions: $120 Evals/ recers/resump: $100 Routine/Discharge Visits: $90 Managed care Insurance Admission: $100 Evals/recert/resump: $85 Routine/Discharge visit: $75

Responsibilities

Visit patients in their homes for one-on-one visits
Complete initial and ongoing assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of home health patients
Assess patients’ conditions and chart observations, and perform evaluation tasks including vital signs and medication review
Administer medication as prescribed by the patient’s physician
Educate patients and their families on proper home health care strategies and procedures, and make recommendations for devices or tools that might improve the patient’s quality of life
Provide effective communication to patients/clients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor’s School of Nursing, or vocational nursing
Current state license as an RN
Proof of current CPR certification
Compassionate, friendly demeanor
Excellent communication skills
Current driver’s license and reliable transportation
Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally

About Us

Absolute Healthcare Resources is a provider of home health care services and we serve the cities and counties within and surrounding Fairfax, Virginia. Our goal is for the client (your loved one, your patient or you) to stay in the comforts of home while receiving the care from our nurses, therapists, case managers and home health aides.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.