Bluebird Home Health PRN Physical Therapist

Bluebird Home Health; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is recruiting a Physical Therapist to deliver therapy services across home health settings. You will assess patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and educate families and caregivers on therapy goals and device use.

Ideal candidates hold a PT degree (Baccalaureate or Master’s), state licensure, and CPR certification, with 2+ years in community/home health preferred. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in physical therapy (baccalaureate or master's) from an accredited program.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the state, if applicable.
• Two years of PT experience preferred, especially in community/home health.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• CPR certification current.
• Licensed driver with a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services per physician's plan of care and state PT Practice Act.
• Assess patient status and contribute to the total plan of care.
• Direct physical therapy treatment and modify as needed.
• Instruct patients and caregivers on use and care of therapeutic devices.
• Prepare progress summaries and participate in discharge planning.
• Supervise PT assistants per policy and state regulations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

Licensed Physical Therapist

Driver with reliable car

Education

Physical Therapy degree (Baccalaureate or Master’s)

Job description

Job Description SummaryBluebird Health is looking for great Physical Therapists to join our team and grow our coverage area. The physical therapist is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.Essential Job Functions/ResponsibilitiesProvides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. This may include, but will not be limited to:Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.Directing physical therapy treatment.Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.Determining priority needs for physical therapy.Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.Participates in discharge planning for patient.Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.Participates in peer consultation process.Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.Position QualificationsPossesses a degree from a baccalaureate or Master’s program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state, if applicable.Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist preferred. Community/home health experience is preferred.Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.