Home Health Physical Therapist — $20K Sign-On, Flexible FT

Optum; Palmerton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Mileage Reimbursement

Full-Time Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Geisinger Home Health is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to conduct home health assessments, develop and adjust treatment plans, and monitor patient progress in their home environment. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to enhance patient mobility and quality of life.

Join a team committed to compassionate, patient-centered care and flexible full-time schedules, with a $20,000 sign-on bonus and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• CPR certification preferred or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care
• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws governing physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and with the health care team
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment and changes in condition to supervising nurse/physician
• Treats patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum functioning
• Instructs and informs patient, family/caregivers regarding plan of care and progress toward goals
• Visits patients per Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note each visit, and submits notes per policy
• Completes PT evaluations and develops plan of care within state guidelines
• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated frequency of care
• Functionally adapt to home environments regardless of patient characteristics

Skills

PT licensure

Driver's license

CPR certification

Job description

Geisinger Home Health is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to conduct home health assessments, develop and adjust treatment plans, and monitor patient progress in their home environment. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to enhance patient mobility and quality of life.

Join a team committed to compassionate, patient-centered care and flexible full-time schedules, with a $20,000 sign-on bonus and mileage reimbursement.