Home Health Physical Therapist PT

Job Location 601 E ALTAMONTE DR ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32701 Schedule & Shift Full Time Day (United States of America) Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, flexible, rotating weekends on call Job Description We have need for PT’s to perform home visits. You would be assigned to one of the following teams in the Central Florida area. Team Yellow: Altamonte, Casselberry, Maitland, Winter Park Team Orange: Winter Garden, Windermere, Ocoee, Gotha, Orlando Team Blue: Apopka, Mt Dora, Zellwood, Lake County Team Purple: Winter Park, Conway, Azalea Park Other duties as assigned. Develops patient-specific care plans with realistic, measurable goals in consultation with patients, families, and physicians that considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age‑specific, and educational needs of the patient. Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals, documents progress, and determines the effectiveness of therapy. Observes and records patient activities and findings, reporting any changes or deviations in the plan of care to the physician. Instructs patients and caregivers on the use of assistive devices and establishes home programs. Documents treatments accurately and timely in medical records and updates care plans as necessary. Interacts and participates in the education, quality improvement activities, role development, and orientation of agency personnel, promoting and supporting growth of others through precepting and mentoring. Coordinates and directs the care of home patients requiring physical therapy, ensuring comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Prioritizes and adapts home care caseloads to meet the changing needs of patients and families. Performs evaluations to assess patients’ functional abilities, and documents results in clinical records. Selects, applies and modifies skilled interventions to achieve the best outcomes for patients, reassessing as needed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to delegate tasks to appropriate personnel as indicated by skill level and professional standing Home Care Regulations and Third-Party Reimbursement as it impacts care delivery Demonstrated knowledge of physical therapy theory, modalities, treatments, and skills Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English Education Doctorate [Preferred] Field of Study Physical Therapy Work Experience 1+ year relevant clinical physical therapy experience [Required] Recent, relevant experience in a Medicare‑certified home health agency as a care‑manager [Preferred] Additional Information Education requirements for this position are determined by the licensing or certification standards set forth by the relevant certifying body. Applicants must possess the level of education mandated for eligibility to obtain and maintain the required license or certification. Licenses and Certifications Physical Therapist (PT) [Required] Driver's License (DL) [Preferred] Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] Certified for Oasis Specialist‑Clinical (COSC) [Preferred] Physical Requirements Physical Requirements – Pay Range $34.71 - $64.55 Equal Opportunity Employer This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr