Home Health Physical Therapist - Berwick, PA

LHC Group; Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Home Health Physical Therapist to join a passionate team in Berwick. This role emphasizes building trusted relationships with patients, ensuring high-quality care, and promoting independence. You will assess patient needs, develop personalized treatment plans, and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to enhance patient well-being. With opportunities for career growth and continuing education, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion while helping others achieve their health goals.

Benefits

Continuing Education Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Possibilities

Independence and Autonomy

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with strong assessment skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient needs and develop treatment plans.
• Report patient progress to healthcare team members.
• Instruct patients and families on care plans.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Pain Management

Patient Education

Education

Current Physical Therapy Licensure

CPR Certification

Job description

We are hiring for a full-time Home Health PT to join our passionate team in Berwick, PA!

At Commonwealth Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it—for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve. It truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Physical Therapist with us, you can expect:

• the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
• continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• independence and autonomy
• career growth possibilities

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for assessing and evaluating patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain, and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment, the Physical Therapist works to develop a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
• Instructs and informs participating members of the healthcare team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.

Education and Experience

Licensure Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of PA
• Current CPR certification
• Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice of Berwick, a part of the LHC Group family of providers, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.