Physical Therapist

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.


Agency: Kettering Home Care

Work Schedule: FULL-TIME, Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm; weekend rotation approx. every 12 weeks; one holiday per year

Territory: Dayton/West Carrollton (45439) and Kettering (45429)

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.

• Impact: Provide home-based therapy care for patients as directed by the attending physician.
• Connection: Interact with patients' families and experience the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey.
• Perspective: 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.

• Compensation: New guaranteed base salary plus a generous uncapped bonus structure designed to reward excellence and growth. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities.
• Support: Flexible schedules and the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions.
• Benefits: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Security: Paid time off, 401k participation, company-paid life insurance, and 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:

• Licensure: Physical Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience as an PT in an acute setting is required; Home care experience is desired.
• Skills: Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions; knowledgeable on therapy best practices.
• Judgment: Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments and handle situations with the best possible solution.
• Work Ethic: Detail-oriented, observant, disciplined, and able to prioritize.
• Logistics: Valid driver's license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Patient Care & Treatment

• Provides skilled physical therapy in a patient's home as ordered by the attending physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means (exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.).
• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress.
• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients and teaching preventative measures.
• Arranges for outpatient services that cannot be given in the patient's home.

Planning & Assessment

• Performs OASIS assessments to develop individualized plans of care.
• Completes initial evaluation and admission visit within 48-72 hours of referral.
• Evaluates and adjusts the POC based on patient response to treatment.

Family & Team Communication

• Counsels and instructs patient/family on disease/injury management and equipment use (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.).
• Ensures patient/family know financial responsibility for equipment via DME department/MSW.
• Oversees and supervises therapy services provided by PTAs and nurse assistants.
• Communicates with schedulers, PTAs, and nurse aides regarding results and changes.

Compliance & Administration

• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education.
• Participates in on-call requirements, case conferences, and mandatory meetings.
• Maintains a professional appearance and practices agency policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drives to patient's primary location per scheduled visit.
• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
• Documentation Timelines:
  
  • Subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits: Within 24 hours .
  • Start of care visits: Within 48 hours .
• Establishes and follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice.

HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS:

• Health Requirements: Must meet all physical position requirements. Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray.
• Safety: Must be free of conditions that restrict ability to perform job functions; risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens exists.

Physical Demands

• Constantly (66%-100%): Reading/Writing/Speaking English, Computer/PDA usage, Hearing/Seeing, Talking, Stretching/Reaching, Walking, Sitting, Bending, Standing.
• Frequently (34%-66%): Driving, Lifting up to 50 lbs. (with or without assistance), Climbing, Stooping, Hand/finger dexterity.
• Occasionally (2%-33%): Distinguish smell/taste.

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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.