Physical Therapist (PT)

Job Summary 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: Monday - Friday 8:15-5pm. One On-Call Weekend a Month. Territory: Zanesville, Blue Rock, Buffalo, Cambridge, Kipling, Clayville, Cumberland, Fairview, Quaker City, Norwich, Lore City, Adamsville, Philo. 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 Competitive base salary with generous uncapped bonus structure. Mileage paid and additional bonus opportunities. Flexible schedules and support from a full team. Medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexible options. Paid time off, 401(k) participation, company paid life insurance. Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program. HOW YOU'LL WORK Provide comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician. Educate patients and their family members and ensure the safety of the patient. Accountable for completing accurate documentation and remaining compliant with all legal rules and regulations. QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES Physical Therapist with a current license in the state of employment. Minimum of one year of experience as a PT in an acute setting. Home care experience desired. Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers. Knowledgeable on therapy best practices and able to make appropriate physical therapy judgments. Detail-oriented and observant. Disciplined work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely. Valid driver's license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver. MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Provides skilled physical therapy in a patient's home as ordered by the attending physician. Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and agency staff. Performs OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change. Completes initial evaluation and admission visit within 48-72 hours of referral. Develops plan of care and helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients. Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, etc. Arranges the provision of services listed above on an outpatient basis which cannot be given in the patient's home. Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges. Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of physical therapy. Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care. Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices. Ensures patient/family know financial responsibility for needed equipment by utilizing DME department and/or MSW. Helps decrease re-hospitalizations teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions. Listens to patient and family members. Oversees and supervises therapy services of patient provided by PTAs and when appropriate, nurse assistants. Evaluates the POC based on patient response to treatment/medical condition and adjusts as needed. Communicates with the PTAs and nurse aides on supervisory visit results. Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines. Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education. Completes chart audits at agency site location as requested. Maintains active PT license in state of employment. Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed. Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences. Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings. Participates in orientation/training of new employees. Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company. Understands and practices agency policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Drives to patient's primary location per scheduled visit. Daily attendance at assigned visit locations. Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits. Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 48 hours of visits. Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements. Establishes and follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapy, per the state of employment. HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS Health Requirements: Must be able to meet all physical position requirements. Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test. Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions which would limit or restrict ability to perform the job functions listed below. Employees in this position may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Physical Demands: Constantly (66%-100%): Reading, Speaking, Writing English Communications Skills Computer/PDA Usage Hearing/Seeing Talking in person Hearing in person Vision for close work Talking on the phone Hearing on the phone Stretching/Reaching Walking Sitting Bending Standing Frequently (34%-66%) Driving Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance Climbing Stooping (bend at waist) Hand/finger dexterity Occasionally (2%-33%) Distinguish smell/taste Rarely (1% or less) N/A #INDGHC8 Travel is required for this position. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr