HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPIST

LeadingAge Colorado; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care company is seeking a Home Care Physical Therapist in Lumberton, NC. The role involves providing care services, evaluating patients, and coordinating with healthcare professionals. Candidates should have a degree in physical therapy and a valid license. Join a dedicated team focused on improving patient outcomes through home-based therapy.

Qualifications

• Current licensure from the state where therapy is provided.
• Minimum twelve hours of continuing education annually.
• Prefer one year's therapeutic experience in a non-home health care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care services along with direct treatment and follow-up.
• Evaluates patients and develops a care plan according to their diagnosis.
• Documents patient care data accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy theory and concepts

Patient evaluation and treatment

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

Job description

HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Lumberton-NC-28358-United States

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

At Liberty Home Care we know that following an illness, trauma or surgery, the ability to recover at home can greatly improve patient outcomes. Our healthcare professionals are dedicated to offering recovery with independence to our patients.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT)
Full Time

Job Description:

• Provides patient care services along with direct treatment and follow-up.
• Evaluates patients new to service where there are physician orders and develops a plan of care appropriate to the patient's diagnosis.
• Documents patient care data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely matter, reflecting evidence of improvement/progress/decline in patient's condition.
• Submits the daily/weekly patient visit schedule to the Scheduler.
• Communicates as necessary with intercompany and intracompany contacts.
• Discusses company and third party reimbursement policies and guidelines with the patient/family and discuss treatment plans with the Patient Care Coordinator, physician, and patient/family.
• Coordinates with Patient Care Coordinator in making referrals to appropriate disciplines.
• Provides in-service education, health care professional education, and public education in addition to supervising peers and supporting personnel and students in training as needed by the company.
• Conducts research and assists with orientation of new employees as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in physical therapy from an accredited school of physical therapy and current licensure from the state where therapy will be provided.
• Prefer a minimum of one year's therapeutic experience in a non-home health care environment.
• Strong knowledge of theory and concepts relating to the practice of physical therapy and the ability to evaluate and treat patients for whom a physician's order exists.
• Minimum of twelve hours of continuing education annually.
• Accept travel and working conditions as assigned.

Visit www.libertyhomecare.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.

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