Home Care Physical Therapist (PRN)

Panther Physical Therapy; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible Schedule

Unlimited MedBridge subscription

Proprietary AGILE EMR

Job summary

Advent, an Alliance Physical Therapy Partner, is seeking a Home Care Physical Therapist (PRN) in Grand Rapids, MI. The role focuses on planning, provision, and coordination of direct patient care in a home care setting with a strong emphasis on safety and professional standards.

Responsibilities include patient evaluation, implementing and adjusting plans of care, collaborating with the healthcare team, and ensuring timely documentation. Travel to nearby clinics is required as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current Physical Therapist license, registration and/or certification as per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality patient care and assessment in accordance with established practice standards and clinic/departmental policies in a safe environment.
• Performs patient evaluation, summarizes objective clinical findings, and develops an accurate individualized plan of care.
• Provides treatment in accordance with physician’s orders and established plan of care.
• Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and revises plan of care as indicated.
• Communicates/collaborates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and other members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.
• Communicates/collaborates with the patient’s referral source regarding the patient’s care and progress to promote maximum benefit of care.
• Plans and makes appropriate discharge plans.
• Completes timely, competent, and compliant documentation using AgileRPM.
• Travels to other local clinics as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Plan of care development

Patient education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Current PT license

Tools

AGILE EMR

MedBridge

Job description

Position:Home Care Physical Therapist (PRN)

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Id:2808

# of Openings:1

Advent, an Alliance Physical Therapy Partner, is looking for a PRN/On-Call Physical Therapistto join our team!

Variable hours mainly serving northern Kent County

Why we are world-class:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible Schedule
• Unlimited MedBridge subscription
• Proprietary AGILE EMR, built by Physical Therapists

What’s so great about this place?

Alliance Physical Therapy Partners (APTP) welcomes you to become part of a growing team led by clinicians. A place where integrity, respect, humility and honesty define our partnerships. You’ll be offered a multitude of benefits and incentives to take care of you and your loved ones, with plenty of paid time off for life, vacations, and rest. We pride ourselves on leading the industry in rewarding your exceptional work, personally, professionally, and financially.

Summary:

Responsible for the planning, provision, and coordination of all aspects of direct patient care in accordance with established clinic and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality care in a safe environment. The therapist works collaboratively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards of professional physical therapy practice.
The staff therapist, using independent judgment, assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of physical therapy services provided by Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehab Techs/Aides. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the Clinic Director in the absence of that individual.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides high quality patient care and assessment in accordance with established practice standards and clinic/departmental policies in a safe environment.
• Performs patient evaluation, summarizes objective clinical findings, and develops an accurate individualized plan of care. Ensures that goals are feasible, based upon findings and patient expectations.
• Provides treatment in accordance with physician’s orders and established plan of care.
• Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and revises plan of care as indicated.
• Communicates/collaborates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and other members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.
• Communicates/collaborates with the patient’s referral source such as the physician, NCM, ADJ, etc. regarding the patient’s care and progress to promote maximum benefit of care.
• Assess educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and other members of healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and correct application of clinical techniques, procedures and programs for clinical setting and patient/client populations served.
• Plans and makes appropriate discharge plans.
• Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
• Complies with appropriate and approved security and safety standards.
• Utilizes appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Participates in and contributes to quality improvement process.
• Makes effective use of patient schedule and time by achieving various efficiency standards such as skilled units per visit, visits per day, and evaluations plus two-skilled units.
• Completes timely, competent, and compliant documentation using AgileRPM.
• Travels to other local clinics as assigned.

This list of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that senior management may deem necessary.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current Physical Therapist license, registration and/or certification as per state regulations.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

What is in it for me?

Join a team that puts its people first and truly cares about YOU. We offer a culture that is 100% invested in your growth and success. You’ll become a partner where you can fulfill your passion and provide world-class patient care.

Why Alliance?

We encourage and support life-long learning through mentorship, unlimited continuing education, and formal leadership training. You’ll be part of a growing company with many opportunities to advance your career when the time is right for you.