Physical Therapist PT Home Health PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know theres no place like home, and thats why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Physical Therapist.

• Promotes Elara Carings philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Designs and implements a plan of care based on assessment and incorporates participation by significant others whenever appropriate.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs and supervises support staff to achieve patients functional goals.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans, maintaining prescriptions and signatures.
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and promotes physical therapy in the community.
• Physically demanding, high stress environment with full range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients.
• May work irregular hours including call hours.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted PT license valid for the state of work.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare facility.
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance.
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area (50%).
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds.