Physical Therapist - Home Health- Douglas County

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health - Douglasville 

Home Health Physical Therapist (full-time)

Douglas County

Atlanta, GA

General Purpose:

Physical therapy services are provided for the purpose of treating impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status.   Interim Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a full time Home Care Physical Therapist for our Team. This position pays the best rates in town !!  Discuss a flexible  4-day schedule maintaining a healthy work/life balance while receiving top notch pay and an impressive benefits package. Join our team and make a positive difference in our patients lives.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the physician or other licensed practitioner in evaluating the level of patient function and performance and equipment needs as well as in developing the resulting plan of care/treatment including appropriate long and short term treatment goals, selection of interventions, and the intensity, frequency and duration of services to meet the needs of an individual patient.
• Completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments at appropriate time points as assigned.
• Provide interventions and therapeutic treatment in accordance with the physician certified plan of care and physical therapy professional standards of practice.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Current GA Physical Therapist License.
• A graduate of an accredited physical therapy education program or equivalent as recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• In the last five (5) years, two (2) years of experience as a physical therapist that is relevant to the patient population assigned.
• One (1) year Home Health PT experience Required.
• HCHB experience preferred 
• Current CPR & PPD/Chest X-Ray
• Valid GA Driver’s License & Auto Insurance
• Able to pass federal and state required criminal/abuse background checks, drug  & alcohol screens.

Excellent Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401k
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 4-day Work Week
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Physical Therapists (PTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of PTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, in house therapy they provide.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.  

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