HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT)

Liberty Health and Rehab; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Home Care Physical Therapist to enhance patient recovery at home. This dynamic role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and ensuring comprehensive documentation of care. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in physical therapy principles and a commitment to patient education. Join a compassionate team that values independence in recovery, and make a significant impact on patient outcomes in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about improving lives through therapy, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited school required.
• Strong knowledge of physical therapy theory and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care services and develops care plans.
• Documents patient progress and communicates with healthcare teams.
• Coordinates referrals and provides education to patients and staff.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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