Physical Therapist (PT) (10246)

Physical Therapist (PT)

Gahanna, OH

Overview

Salary Range $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary/year Category Physical Therapist

Description

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus!!

Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team. We're committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services in the comfort of our patients' homes to positively impact quality of life by redefining the delivery of care.

Physical Therapist (PT):

• Hours: Monday - Friday Standard Business Hours; Flexible Schedule
• Annual Salary: $80,000 $110,000 per Year
• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 (Paid in Installments)
• Coverage Location: Gahanna, OH & Surrounding Areas (Including Pickerington, Pataskala, Reynoldsburg & New Albany, OH)
• Work Setting: On-the Road for Patient Visits & Training at the Local Office or Remotely

Responsibilities:

• Provide physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative/functional status to develop, implement and direct physical therapy programs that focus on rehabilitation.
• Evaluate the patient's home environment, assess patients for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM potential for rehab.
• Direct patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Report the patient's reaction to treatment or changes in their condition to their physician.
• Initiate physical therapy program and instruct other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient.
• Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refer as necessary.
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participate in discharge planning for the patient.
• Provide in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participate in the peer consultation process.
• Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise and evaluate home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
• Collaborate with other team personnel to achieve well-rounded care.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Active physical therapy license in the state of Ohio.
• Bachelors, master's or doctorate in physical therapy from an Accredited Program, Required.
• Possess and maintain a current CPR certification.
• Recent TB Test.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with active automobile insurance.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in physical therapy, rehabilitation, or other areas preferred.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist preferred.
• Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle physical workload.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Strong leadership qualities.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Mileage Reimbursement ($0.48/Mile)
• Referral Program
• Flexible Schedule

Summit Home Care and Hospice