HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPIST PT

Liberty Health; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Home Care is seeking a Home Care Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care in Nash & Halifax Counties. You will evaluate new patients with physician orders, develop plans of care, and ensure documentation reflects patient progress. Travel to assigned areas may be required.

The role requires a bachelor’s in physical therapy, current state licensure, and ongoing CEUs with a minimum of twelve hours annually. This is a full-time position with collaboration across care teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and current state licensure.
• Minimum one year of experience in a non-home health care setting.
• Knowledge of physical therapy theories and evaluation/treatment based on orders.
• Minimum twelve hours of continuing education annually.
• Willing to travel as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care services along with direct treatment and follow-up.
• Evaluates patients new to service with physician orders and develops a plan of care.
• Documents patient care data accurately and timely.
• Submits daily/weekly patient visit schedules to the Scheduler.
• Communicates with intercompany and intracompany contacts.
• Discusses reimbursement policies with patient/family and treatment plans with stakeholders.
• Coordinates with Patient Care Coordinator for referrals.
• Provides in-service education and supports training of peers and students.
• Conducts research and assists with orientation of new employees.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

State licensure

Job description

About this position

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.