Home Health Physical Therapist Full Time

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.

Territory: Gadsden and Surrounding Areas

Schedule:


Full time Visits Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions:

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  Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, strength and current level of function.
  
  



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  Responsible for administration, evaluation, and interpretation of tests and measurements to determine functional goals and outcomes.
  
  



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  Provide a written evaluation and plan of care defining physical therapy needs, goals, progress and expected outcomes.
  
  



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  Delivery of physical therapy services to comply with prescribed physician orders.
  
  



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  Maintains plan of care by performing timely documentation of client performance, modifying goals and treatment as needed, and determine discharge care plans as appropriate.
  
  



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  Responsible for discharge planning, including collaborating and educating the patient and his/her caretakers on home exercise plan to follow discharge.
  
  



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  Participates in coordination of services with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc.
  
  



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  Documents according to policy and procedure and requires minimal supervision or instruction.
  
  



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  Documents effectively resulting in no technical or clinical denials subsequent to review of documentation by payers
  
  



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  Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family. Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
  
  



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  Supervises other personnel (PTA, HHA) as applicable.
  
  



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  Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.
  
  



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  Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
  
  



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  Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family. Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
  
  



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  Supervises other personnel (OTA, HHA) as applicable.
  
  



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  Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.
  
  

Requirements:

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  Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university/program.
  
  



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  Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
  
  



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  Valid CPR and Drivers License
  
  

Preferred:

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  Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation
  
  

Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time positions)

Aveanna offers benefits designed to support you


inside and outside of work


, including:

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  Competitive pay
  
  



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  Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
  
  



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  Voluntary Pet Insurance for your fur babies
  
  



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  401(k) with Company match
  
  



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  Vacation time, Sick time, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
  
  



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  Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts
  
  



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  Free continuing education units (CEUs) for nurses
  
  



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  Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund
  
  



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  Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
  

Our Mission

Our mission is to


revolutionize the way homecare is delivered, one patient at a time


. We are committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate carebecause outcomes improve when care is personal. Join the revolution and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.