HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPIST

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

Job summary

A leading home care service provider is seeking a compassionate Home Care Physical Therapist to enhance patient recovery at home. The role involves evaluating, treating, and documenting patient progress while collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in physical therapy and be licensed in the state of North Carolina. This full-time position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives through quality care and education.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state of practice.
• Minimum twelve hours of continuing education annually.
• Strong knowledge of physical therapy principles.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care services and direct treatment.
• Evaluates new patients and develops appropriate care plans.
• Documents patient data and communicates with healthcare contacts.

Skills

Patient care services

Communication

Documentation

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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