Physical Therapist

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, interact with patients’ families while caring for your patients, and experience the rewarding privilege of being part of every step of their recovery journey. Home care provides the 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. A guaranteed base salary, an uncapped bonus structure, mileage reimbursement, and additional bonus opportunities are available. Schedules are flexible and you’ll have the support of a whole team—from scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package is competitive and includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) 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, educate patients and their family members, and ensure the safety of the patient. You are accountable for completing accurate documentation and remaining compliant with all legal rules and regulations. Qualifications & Attributes Physical Therapist with a current license in the state of employment. Minimum of one year of experience as a PT in an acute setting (home‑care experience desired). Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and co‑workers. Knowledgeable on therapy best practices; ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments. Detail‑oriented and observant with a disciplined work ethic, prioritization, and timeliness. Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver. Major Areas Of Responsibility Provides skilled physical therapy in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician. Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to the attending physician and any appropriate agency staff. Performs OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change. Completes initial evaluation and admission visit within 48‑72 hours of referral. Develops plan of care and helps decrease re‑hospitalizations by front‑loading visits for high‑risk patients. Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, water, etc. Arranges the provision of services listed above on an outpatient basis that cannot be given in the patient’s home. Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges. Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage it in all phases of physical therapy. Incorporates patient and family in the development of the plan of care. Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices. Ensures patient/family know financial responsibility for needed equipment by utilizing the DME department and/or MSW. Helps decrease re‑hospitalizations by teaching the patient about preventative measures and making good decisions. Listens to patient and family members; oversees and supervises therapy services of patients provided by PTAs and when appropriate, nurse assistants. Evaluates the POC based on patient response to treatment/medical condition and adjusts as needed. Communicates with the PTAs and nurse aides on supervisory visit results. 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 an active PT license in the state of employment. Communicates with scheduler about any changes as needed. Participates in all on‑call requirements and case conferences. Attends in‑service trainings and mandatory agency meetings. Participates in orientation/training of new employees. Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company. Understands and practices agency policies and procedures. Essential Functions Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit; attends daily visit locations; documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits; documents all aspects of start‑of‑care visits within 48 hours; completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements; establishes and follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapy, per the state of employment. Health Qualifications Must be able to meet all physical position requirements. Evidence of a current negative tuberculin skin test or X‑ray, or TB testing at orientation; thereafter an annual test is required unless a previous test is documented. Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions that would limit or restrict their ability to perform the job functions. Employees may be at risk for exposure to blood‑borne pathogens. Physical demands include reading, speaking, writing English, computer/PDA usage, hearing, seeing, talking in person, hearing and speaking on the phone, stretching/reaching, walking, sitting, bending, standing frequently, driving, lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance, climbing, stooping, hand/finger dexterity, occasional ability to distinguish smell/taste, and minimal or no need for the remaining listed physical attributes. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alternate Solutions Health Network