HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPIST PT

Liberty Health; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Home Care in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Home Care Physical Therapist (PT) for full-time work in Nash and Halifax Counties. You will provide patient care with direct treatment and follow-up.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy with active state licensure, at least one year of relevant experience, and is willing to travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure in the state where therapy will be provided.
• Prefer a minimum of one year’s therapeutic experience outside home health.
• At least twelve hours of continuing education annually.
• Willingness to travel as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care services with direct treatment and follow-up.
• Evaluates new patients per physician orders and develops plans of care.
• Documents patient data accurately and promptly, showing progress or changes.
• Submits daily/weekly patient visit schedules to the Scheduler.
• Communicates with intercompany and intracompany contacts as needed.
• Discusses reimbursement policies and treatment plans with patients and families.
• Coordinates referrals to appropriate disciplines.
• Provides in-service education and assists with training of staff and students.
• Conducts research and assists with orientation of new employees.

Skills

Physical therapy knowledge

Patient evaluation

Travel flexibility

Continuing education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPIST PT

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
Nash & Halifax Counties

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.