Home Health Physical Therapist

PruittHealth; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Flexible schedules

Top pay in the industry

Job summary

PruittHealth at Home is hiring a Home Health Physical Therapist to evaluate patients in their residence, develop plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatments to improve function. You will coordinate with physicians, families and the care team to ensure optimal outcomes and timely documentation.

We offer top pay, mileage reimbursement, flexible schedules, and clear opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a U.S. entry level education by a credential evaluation organization approved by the APTA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the patient’s function and skilled therapy needs.
• Treat to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maximize outcomes.
• Advise and consult family and interdisciplinary team members to promote outcomes.
• Document progress using required documents and timelines.
• Collaborate with the care team to manage the care plan and referrals as needed.
• Maintain license, certifications, and clinical records as required.

Skills

Home health experience

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Job description

Job Description - Home Health Physical Therapist (2613384)

Home Health Physical Therapist - 2613384

Description

Home Health Physical Therapist

Special consideration for applicants who currently live in or commutable to Rabun or Stephens County, Georgia

Home is where the heart is!That's why PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family.

New Pay Per Point Model – Top pay in the industry

Pay based on experience: $113,880 - $118,560

Our Compensation Plan for our clinicians is top of market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort. By assigning higher point values, we can directly tie your compensation to the work you perform, and time spent outside of a visit.

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide evaluative, consultative and treatment interventions to all home health patients in their place of residence referred by a licensed physician and will maintain effective communication with home health partners patients, patient’s families and other internal and external customers as appropriate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate the patient’s level of function and skilled therapy needs.
• Treat the patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and obtain maximum outcomes according to the established plan of care.
• Advise and consult the family and other interdisciplinary team members to promote optimal functional outcomes.
• Assess, monitors, documents and reports progress of patient's health and condition using required documents via clinician preferred technology, and within established timelines
• Helps maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan of care, making referrals to other disciplines as needed
• Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of home care and competency in discipline for specific patient care skills, required for the provision of care
• Conducts field visits to (1) evaluate & initiate start of care and (2) conduct clinical outcomes monitoring, follow-up and care performance improvement initiatives
• Utilizes accepted company teaching materials in patient/family education
• Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards (e.g., OASIS assessments, SOC/Admissions, Recertifications, ABN’s, subsequent visits, physician orders, care coordination, etc.)
• Meets agency productivity standards and utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently
• Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/Joint Commission), mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs (e.g., Performance Improvement Program) as required
• Follow established safety regulations and procedures, and report job‑related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, as necessary
• Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines
• Recognizes and responds to priorities in patient care showing initiative and sound judgment.
• Demonstrates willingness to adapt to change in workload and assists with training/orienting others.
• Accepts responsibility to report any alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or others until the issue is resolved.
• Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and determine outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

As a member of our team, clinicians will have access to top-of-the-market pay structures with unlimited income potential, progressives benefit plan, mileage reimbursement, opportunity for career growth, additional pay incentive, and flexible schedules – plus a great team environment…

Qualifications

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid professional license in State of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Physical Therapist entry level education in the U.S. by a credential evaluation organization approved by the APTA.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prior Home Health experience is preferable.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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