Home Health Physical Therapist Full Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. In this engaging role, you will leverage your clinical expertise to assess and deliver therapy interventions, ensuring optimal patient well-being. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, providing essential updates and coordinating care. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives while adhering to the highest standards of care. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program required.
• Current state license as a Physical Therapist is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments to evaluate mobility and strength.
• Deliver therapy services in accordance with physician orders.
• Document client performance and modify treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical Assessments

Documentation

Patient Education

Communication

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Home Health Physical Therapist Full Time

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Position Overview

We are looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team! You will utilize your clinical expertise to assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions and treatments as directed by the Physician, in accordance with the home health plan of care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, receiving and providing updates to optimize patient well-being.

Full-Time Visits needed Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, strength, and current level of function.
• Administer, evaluate, and interpret tests and measurements to determine functional goals and outcomes.
• Provide a written evaluation and plan of care outlining physical therapy needs, goals, progress, and expected outcomes.
• Deliver physical therapy services in accordance with physician orders.
• Maintain the plan of care by documenting client performance, modifying goals and treatments as needed, and planning discharges appropriately.
• Participate in discharge planning, including educating patients and caregivers on home exercise plans.
• Coordinate services with healthcare team members, physicians, nurses, and others.
• Document according to policies and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Ensure documentation is effective to prevent technical or clinical denials upon review.
• Maintain effective communication with staff, healthcare team, and families. Serve as a clinical resource.
• Supervise other personnel (PTA, HHA) as applicable.
• Complete OASIS assessments where permitted by state regulations.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and standards, including licensure and legal requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist.
• Proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and policy compliance.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all relevant health requirements, including vaccinations and testing, with exemptions for medical or religious reasons where applicable.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare

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