Home Health Physical Therapist PRN Weekends

Position Overview Aveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously during the past year through a series of exciting acquisitions, and we are currently looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our dynamic home health care team. In this position, you make it possible for patients to recuperate from illness or injury in the comfort of their own home. PRN weekend visits for the following locations: Cobb County Douglas County Marietta Smyrna Kennesaw Acworth Douglasville Lithia Springs Will require Home Health and OASIS experience. Essential Job Functions Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, strength, and current level of function. Responsible for administration, evaluation, and interpretation of tests and measurements to determine functional goals and outcomes. Provide a written evaluation and plan of care defining physical therapy needs, goals, progress, and expected outcomes. Deliver physical therapy services to comply with prescribed physician orders. Maintain plan of care by performing timely documentation of client performance, modifying goals and treatment as needed, and determining discharge care plans as appropriate. Responsible for discharge planning, including collaborating and educating the patient and caretakers on a home exercise plan to follow discharge. Participate in coordination of services with the healthcare team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc. Document according to policy and procedure, requiring minimal supervision or instruction. Document effectively to prevent technical or clinical denials after review by payers. Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members, and family. Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff. Supervise other personnel (PTA, HHA, OTA) as applicable. Complete OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation. Follow policies and procedures and conform to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations, and state laws. Requirements Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university/program. Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice. Valid CPR certification. Preferred Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation. As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. #J-18808-Ljbffr