Weekend Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist (PT)

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We're dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Agency: Kettering Home Care Work Schedule: Weekend position, full time 3 days per week. Holidays per rotation Territory: Middletown, Somerville, West Elkton, Camden, Farmersville, Germantown, Gratis, New Lebanon, West Alexandria, Cedarville, Jamestown, Wilberforce, Xenia, Miamisburg, Carlisle, Franklin, Springboro, Riverside/Beavercreek, Kettering/Beavercreek, Centerville, Waynesville, Bellbrook, Spring Valley, Centerville

How You'll Make a Difference

Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as a Physical Therapist (PT). You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population.

You'll provide home-based therapy care for patients as directed by the attending physician. Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey. Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.

What We Offer

We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives.

• Compensation: New guaranteed base salary plus a generous uncapped bonus structure designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize impact.

• Reimbursement: We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities.

• Support: Flexible schedules and the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions.

• Insurance: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility to select what works best for you.

• Additional Benefits: Paid time off, 401k participation, company-paid life insurance, and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

How You'll Work

You'll provide comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician. You will educate patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. You are accountable for completing accurate documentation and remaining compliant with all legal rules and regulations.

Major Areas of Responsibility

Clinical Care & Treatment

• Provides skilled physical therapy in a patient's home as ordered by the attending physician.

• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means (exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.).

• Performs OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care (POC) and makes adjustments as needs change.

• Completes initial evaluation and admission visit within 48-72 hours of referral.

• Evaluates the POC based on patient response to treatment/medical condition and adjusts as needed.

• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients.

• Arranges the provision of services on an outpatient basis which cannot be given in the patient's home.

Communication & Education

• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and agency staff.

• Counsels and instructs patient/family on the disease/injury, POC development, and preventative measures.

• Instructs on proper use of equipment (wheelchairs, braces, walkers, etc.) and ensures they understand financial responsibility via DME/MSW departments.

• Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.

• Listens to patient and family members.

Documentation & Compliance

• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.

• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education.

• Completes chart audits at agency site location as requested.

• Maintains active PT license in state of employment.

Supervision & Professionalism

• Oversees and supervises therapy services provided by PTAs and nurse assistants.

• Communicates with PTAs and nurse aides on supervisory visit results.

• Participates in all on-call requirements, case conferences, and mandatory meetings.

• Participates in orientation/training of new employees and maintains a professional appearance.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Licensure: Physical Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.

• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience as an PT in an acute setting is required; Home care experience is desired.

• Skills: Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments and identify solutions to situational challenges.

• Communication: Ability to create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers.

• Work Ethic: Detail-oriented, observant, and disciplined with the ability to prioritize and be timely.

• Requirements: Valid driver's license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver. Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.

Essential Functions

• Drives to patient's primary location per scheduled visit with daily attendance.

• Documentation Deadlines: * Subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits: Within 24 hours.

  • Start of care visits: Within 48 hours.

• Establishes and follows plan of care within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapy.

Health Qualifications & Physical Demands

• Health: Must meet all physical position requirements. Evidence of current negative TB test/x-ray required (with annual testing thereafter). Must be free of conditions that restrict job functions. Risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens exists.

• Travel: Required for this position.

• Physical Requirements: * Constantly (66-100%): Reading, Speaking/Writing English, Computer/PDA usage, Hearing/Seeing, Talking (in person/phone), Stretching, Reaching, Walking, Sitting, Bending, Standing.

  • Frequently (34-66%): Driving, Lifting up to 50 lbs (with or without assistance), Climbing, Stooping, Hand/finger dexterity.

  • Occasionally (2-33%): Distinguish smell/taste.

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We'll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.