Home Health Physical Therapist Full Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to deliver compassionate home health services, helping patients recover at home after illness or injury. You will perform assessments, develop and monitor plans of care, document OASIS when allowed, and collaborate with the care team to achieve functional goals.

A DE license, CPR, and a valid driver’s license are required. Full-time schedule with weekly visits and territory coverage; competitive compensation up to $75 per

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted PT license in the state of practice.
• Valid CPR and driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of mobility, coordination, strength and function.
• Develop and monitor plan of care; document outcomes and goals.
• Provide written evaluations and discharge plans; deliver PT services as prescribed.
• Coordinate with healthcare team; educate patient and caregivers on home exercise.
• Complete OASIS assessments where allowed by state practice; maintain documentation.

Skills

Mobility assessment

Treatment planning

Patient education

OASIS documentation

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Position Overview

Aveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously during the past year through a series of exciting acquisitions and we are currently looking for a

Position Overview

Aveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously during the past year through a series of exciting acquisitions and we are currently looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our dynamic home health care team. In this position, you make it possible for patients to recuperate from illness or injury in the comfort of their own home.

Schedule: Full-Time weekly visits

Territory: Wilimington, DE communities

Up to $75 Per Point/ Routine Visits & $94 for Evaluations

Essential Job Functions

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, strength and current level of function.
• Responsible for administration, evaluation, and interpretation of tests and measurements to determine functional goals and outcomes.
• Provide a written evaluation and plan of care defining physical therapy needs, goals, progress and expected outcomes.
• Delivery of physical therapy services to comply with prescribed physician orders.
• Maintains plan of care by performing timely documentation of client performance, modifying goals and treatment as needed, and determine discharge care plans as appropriate.
• Responsible for discharge planning, including collaborating and educating the patient and his/her caretakers on home exercise plan to follow discharge.
• Participates in coordination of services with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc.
• Documents according to policy and procedure and requires minimal supervision or instruction.
• Documents effectively resulting in no technical or clinical denials subsequent to review of documentation by payers
• Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family. Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
• Supervises other personnel (PTA, HHA) as applicable.
• Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.
• Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
• Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family. Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
• Supervises other personnel (OTA, HHA) as applicable.
• Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.

Requirements

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university/program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
• Valid CPR and drivers license

Preferred

• Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation

HHH

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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