Home Health Physical Therapist

Compassus; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

CE Support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Providence at Home with Compassus in Portland, OR is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our home health team. You will evaluate patients of all ages, plan and implement PT treatments, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to restore or maintain patient well-being.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, infection control, guidance to patients and families, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Physical Therapy from an APTA-approved program.
• Current State License as a Physical Therapist.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Current CPR, TB screen and Hepatitis consent/declination.

Responsibilities

• Provides care with infection control measures per OSHA and company policy.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient-focused PT treatment.
• Performs initial and ongoing clinical assessments including PT-specific measures.
• Prepares and revises Plan of Care in consultation with physician and care team.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and health-care team to coordinate services.

Skills

Therapy skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of DME

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

Company: Providence at Home with Compassus This position is a part of a bargaining unit with a collective bargaining agreement.

Shift: Weekdays, day shift Schedule: Full time Work Location: Portland-East OR Home Health

POSITION SUMMARY

A licensed professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA)
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency; i.e., attending in-services, as required by regulation; participates in in-service programs
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors
• Provides effective communication to patient/family, team members, physician, and other health care professionals to ensure coordination of services; provides appropriate referrals, as necessary
• Performs initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points and appropriateness of patient for home health
• Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients’ needs and desires
• Prepares, and completes a Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members.
• Documents on progress notes, phones orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
• Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data
• Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment
• Assists/instructs patient/family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities.
• Instructs on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, etc., in a safe manner.
• Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Adherence to and compliance with information systems security is everyone’s responsibility. It is the responsibility of every computer user to: Know and follow Information Systems security policies and procedures. Attend Information Systems security training, when offered. Report information systems security problems.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Licensing/Certification: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program
• Current State License as an Physical Therapist
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Current CPR, negative TB screen and Hepatitis consent/declination

Experience

• Two years’ experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.

Knowledge and Skills

• Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of durable medical equipment

Compensation

The current compensation range for this position is $51.48– $71.37 per hour. The specific rate of pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on relevant education, training, experience, geographic location, and other position-related factors. Compassus does not inquire about, consider, or rely upon an applicant's prior salary history in determining compensation. In addition to base compensation for the position, an employee working in this position may be eligible for pay differentials based on hours, shifts worked, or other criteria. They may also qualify for bonuses under applicable bonus programs or at Compassus’s discretion, as well as other forms of variable pay under relevant company policies.A summary of applicable pay programs will be provided during the offer process.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• employer-paid life and disability insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off and paid holidays
• mileage reimbursement
• continuing education support
• and an Employee Assistance Program

Compassus provides a continuum of integrated home-based services including home health, home infusion, palliative and hospice care. Thousands of teammates and hundreds of access points nationwide provide high-quality care and manage patients’ advanced illnesses in partnership with health systems and long-term care partners. The Compassus Care for who I am culture reflects its unique care delivery model, which focuses on each person as an individual as well as a patient, to improve their quality of life in a meaningful way.