Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a compassionate and caring Pennsylvania Licensed Physical Therapist, who is sensitive to the needs of others and has a desire to help patients with healing and restoration? Are you independently motivated to provide the highest quality of physician ordered patient rehabilitation? Do you know how to respond with empathy and kindness and have prior experience with providing patients with exceptional care?

If you answer yes to the above questions, we invite you to apply to join our exceptional team as a Physical Therapist.

Homeland has a tradition of caring that began in 1867 and continues today with Homeland Center and community outreach services: Hospice, Palliative Care, HomeHealth, and HomeCare. At Homeland, every person on our team matters and fulfills a greater purpose in the lives of our residents, patients, and clients.

As a Physical Therapist for Homeland HomeHealth, you would contribute to our community of caring by providing direct rehabilitation therapy to patients where they feel most comfortable, promoting and fostering their healing process.

Homeland HomeHealth is a fast-growing provider of in-home healthcare that offers convenient and effective skilled nursing care in the comfort of our patient’s own home. Using compassion and skill, our staff provides physician-ordered medical treatment to promote healing, independence, and the best possible quality of life. We believe in a multiple-disciplined approach to help patients in their healing journey, which includes wound care, cardiac care, palliative care, fall prevention, rehabilitation services, intravenous therapy, and other care services.

• This is a Part-Time position, with flexibility of hours between Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, for approximately 20-30 hours per week.
  
• This position requires a valid Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license, a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, and reliable internet access.

As Homeland HomeHealth’s Physical Therapist, according to prescribed policies and procedures of the organization including all applicable state, federal and accreditation regulations and under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of HomeHealth, the Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates and provides treatment to HomeHealth patients who are referred by the physician. The PT must have knowledge and understanding of a patient’s illness or injury and the ability to assess these needs and plan appropriate interventions. The role of the PT is to work as part of an interdisciplinary team to assist the patient in achieving his/her optimum goals

Requirements include:

Education and Experience:

• Must be a graduate of a physical therapy program approved by an accredited organization: The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, The American Physical Therapy Association, The Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree with licensure required
• Advanced degree, Master’s or Doctorate preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a physical therapist.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be able to work within a multidisciplinary team setting.

Licensure, Registration, and Certification:

• Must possess current license as a Physical Therapist from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or made application for same.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with Pennsylvania state requirements.
• Satisfactory criminal background checks.
• Satisfactory references from employers and/ or professional peers.
• Maintains current CPR certification
• Access to reliable internet access outside of the workplace setting.

Homeland at Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Homeland Center, chartered in 1867, is dedicated to providing residents with comprehensive support and healthcare services in a safe, secure and caring environment. Our staff promotes an atmosphere of dignity, kindness and consideration for everyone.

Homeland at Home, a community outreach program of Homeland Center, provides quality care and support to patients in the comfort of their own home. Services include compassionate end-of-life hospice care; daily non-medical assistance and companionship; at-home physician-ordered medical treatment; and comforting palliative care for individuals with a serious illness.

With a passion for caring for residents and patients like family, Homeland is among the best continuing care retirement communities and community-based healthcare providers in the nation. That same passion for caring also makes Homeland a wonderful place to work.

If you enjoy bringing joy and comfort into the lives of others and being part of an organization committed to providing high-quality care, explore what job opportunities at Homeland may be right for you.

Homeland offers competitive wages and benefits including a 401(k) plan, an employer-paid health insurance package, generous paid time-off, and advancement opportunities.

Homeland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

All applicants must pass background checks, physical exams, and drug screenings before being employed. Homeland is a drug-free workplace with a federally defined regulatory duty to not hire anyone that has been convicted of any of the offenses contained in Act 169 of 1996 and as Amended by Act 13 of 1997.

Company Description

Homeland Center, chartered in 1867, is dedicated to providing residents with comprehensive support and healthcare services in a safe, secure and caring environment. Our staff promotes an atmosphere of dignity, kindness and consideration for everyone.\r\n\r\nHomeland at Home, a community outreach program of Homeland Center, provides quality care and support to patients in the comfort of their own home. Services include compassionate end-of-life hospice care; daily non-medical assistance and companionship; at-home physician-ordered medical treatment; and comforting palliative care for individuals with a serious illness.\r\n\r\nWith a passion for caring for residents and patients like family, Homeland is among the best continuing care retirement communities and community-based healthcare providers in the nation. That same passion for caring also makes Homeland a wonderful place to work.\r\n\r\nIf you enjoy bringing joy and comfort into the lives of others and being part of an organization committed to providing high-quality care, explore what job opportunities at Homeland may be right for you.\r\n\r\nHomeland offers competitive wages and benefits including a 401(k) plan, an employer-paid health insurance package, generous paid time-off, and advancement opportunities.\r\n\r\nHomeland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.\r\n\r\nAll applicants must pass background checks, physical exams, and drug screenings before being employed. Homeland is a drug-free workplace with a federally defined regulatory duty to not hire anyone that has been convicted of any of the offenses contained in Act 169 of 1996 and as Amended by Act 13 of 1997.