Compassionate PT for Home Health & Geriatrics

Ohio Living; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living seeks a Physical Therapist to perform patient evaluations and treatments in home health settings in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards. You will participate in plan of care development, educate patients and families, and coordinate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective care.

The role emphasizes ongoing communication, adherence to documentation requirements, and delivering high-quality care in the patient's home environment to support independence

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Physical Therapist (PT) required.
• One year experience as a Physical Therapist in a hospital, long-term care facility, or home health agency preferred. New graduates welcome.
• Experience in the care of geriatric and physical therapy patients required.
• Knowledge of treatment modalities.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.

Responsibilities

• Initiates contact with physician for orders and treatment plan formulation and/or revision as the patient’s condition requires.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the patient OASIS assessments, Evaluations, and discharge OASIS documentation.
• Performs physical therapy treatments as prescribed by the physician, evaluating and treating patients by applying appropriate therapy techniques and modalities in client’s home environment.
• Recommends modifications or changes in the patients’ Plan of Care based on evaluation of their progress toward the patient goals.
• Educates/instructs/recommends patient, family members and other health team members of the proper techniques, for exercise program, precautions and self care activities to assure safety for caregivers and patient.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team meeting (ITM) by exchanging team information on the progress and discharge plan in order to provide the highest level of continuity of care for the patient.
• Communicates with client, family members, clients’ advocate(s), caregivers and physicians on patient’s progress and discharge plan on a regular basis.
• Conducts home visits to implement the patient’s Plan of Care in use of therapeutic and self care activities for the purpose of improving function and safety in order to allow the patient to return home at their highest level of function and independence.
• Participates in discharge planning by exchanging information with staff members, family members and physician to promote continuity of client care, in accordance with corporate policies, federal, state and local guidelines.
• Ensures that all work areas, treatment areas and equipment are maintained in a clean, sanitary and safe manner.

Job description

Ohio Living seeks a Physical Therapist to perform patient evaluations and treatments in home health settings in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards. You will participate in plan of care development, educate patients and families, and coordinate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective care.

The role emphasizes ongoing communication, adherence to documentation requirements, and delivering high-quality care in the patient's home environment to support independence