The Physical Therapist will provide evaluative, consultative, and treatment interventions to home health patients in their place of residence. They are responsible for developing and managing patient care plans while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal functional outcomes.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a valid professional license in the state of practice and be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. Prior home health experience is preferred but not required.
professional certificateRehabilitationTreatment planningCare coordinationTime managementPatient educationSafety complianceInterdisciplinary collaborationPain managementPatient evaluationFunctional assessmentClinical documentationOASIS documentationClinical monitoringPhysical therapyHome health care
Job description
Physical Therapist PT – Home Health Services - SIGN ON BONUS $15,000 AND RELOCATION $5,000 available Home is where the heart is! That's why PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family. JOB PURPOSE: To provide evaluative, consultative and treatment interventions to all home health patients in their place of residence referred by a licensed physician and will maintain effective communication with home health partners patients, patient’s families and other internal and external customers as appropriate. This role offers competitive compensation up to $125,000 annually, based on experience, schedule, and location, along with a generous Stay & Earn sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture focused on growth and excellence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluate the patient’s level of function and skilled therapy needs.
Treat the patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and obtain maximum outcomes according to the established plan of care.
Advise and consult the family and other interdisciplinary team members to promote optimal functional outcomes.
Assesses, monitors, documents and reports progress of patient's health and condition using required documents via clinician preferred technology, and within established timelines
Helps maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan of care, making referrals to other disciplines as needed
Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of home care and competency in discipline for specific patient care skills, required for the provision of care
Conducts field visits to (1) evaluate & initiate start of care and (2) conduct clinical outcomes monitoring, follow-up and care performance improvement initiatives
Utilizes accepted company teaching materials in patient/family education
Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards (e.g., OASIS assessments, SOC/Admissions, Recertifications, ABN’s, subsequent visits, physician orders, care coordination, etc.)
Meets agency productivity standards and utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently
Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/Joint Commission), mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs (e.g., Performance Improvement Program) as required
Benefits
Career growth opportunities
Mileage reimbursement
Flexible schedules
Progressive benefit plan
Pay incentives
Follow established safety regulations and procedures, and report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, as necessary
Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines
Recognizes and responds to priorities in patient care showing initiative and sound judgment.
Demonstrates willingness to adapt to change in workload and assists with training/orienting others.
Accepts responsibility to report any alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or others until the issue is resolved.
Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines. As a member of our team, clinicians will have access to top-of-the-market pay structures with unlimited income potential, progressive benefit plan, mileage reimbursement, opportunity for career growth, additional pay incentives, and flexible schedules – plus a great team environment that reflects our commitment to caring for our 17,000 partners. To apply please email Britany.Kerr@pruitthealth.com
Licensure, certification and education requirements
Must have a valid professional license in State of practice.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Physical Therapist entry level education in the U.S. by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the APTA.
Preferred
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Experience:
Prior Home Health experience is preferable. Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference. We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth! As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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