Allied - PT

Partners in Home Care Inc.; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 94,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401K Retirement Plan (matching)

Credentialing team

Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Job summary

Astrya Global Medical Staffing is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for a 12-week home health assignment in Missoula, Montana. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, five days a week, with potential extension.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, creating care plans, coordinating with disciplines, and documenting in medical records. Pay is $68–$74/hr with benefits and a referral bonus up to $1,500.

Qualifications

• Licensed PT with current State license.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with CMS OASIS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish individualized plans of care in home health.
• Coordinate care with other disciplines and obtain orders for additional services.
• Provide direct patient care per care plan and physician orders.
• Apply evidence-based practice guidelines and Medicare regulations.
• Modify treatment plans as needed and adjust frequency/duration of care.
• Supervise PTAssistant and oversee CNA when RN is not involved.
• Maintain licensure requirements and continuing education.

Skills

Home health care

Care coordination

Documentation

Supervision

Ethical practice

Education

Physical Therapy license

Tools

CMS OASIS knowledge

Job description

Job Title: PT
Location: Missoula, Montana
Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM x 5
Term: 12-week assignment with the ability to extend
Pay Rate: $68 - $74/hr

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a PT for a temporary assignment in Missoula, Montana. These positions are 12-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a PT:

• Evaluate patients and establish individualized plans of care to meet patient needs in the home environment
• Coordinate care with other disciplines and seek orders for appropriate additional services
• Provide direct patient care based on the established care plan and physician orders
• Apply knowledge of physical therapy evidence-based practice guidelines, Medicare regulations, and Conditions of Participation in evaluations, re-evaluations, and treatment techniques
• Modify treatment as appropriate, including frequency and duration of care
• Master scoring of the CMS required OASIS and collaborate with the Quality team on needed adjustments
• Acquire and maintain a basic understanding of insurance requirements in Home Health
• Perform interventions allowed under the physical therapy practice act, which may include wound care
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences to establish appropriate patient-relevant care plans and communicate appropriately with physicians and other staff members
• Practice point of care documentation in all direct patient care settings and document all skilled services, adverse events, and relevant communications in the medical record
• Participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement initiatives
• Manage and meet productivity standards in line with agency standards
• Maintain accurate time logs and mileage, following agency policies for start and end of day commuting
• Communicate with scheduler on each day worked
• Maximize continuity of care and efficient travel routes when preparing schedules
• Oversee services provided by the Physical Therapist Assistant and perform supervisory visits within required timeframes
• Assume supervision of CNA when RN is no longer involved in the care plan
• Participate in relevant care conferences and appropriately plan admissions, OASIS time points, and discharges throughout the patient's episode of care
• Maintain requirements of physical therapy licensure, including continuing education standards
• Practice with expected standards of ethical behavior as defined by the physical therapy licensure board
• Participate in agency-provided educational opportunities as scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits for a PT:

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.