Home Health Physical Therapist (Home Health PT)

Suncrest Hospice; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Competitive pay

Benefits package: medical, dental, and

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Team-focused culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Brighton/Suncrest Home Health in Ames, IA is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide in-home visits and clinical expertise to a group of patients. You will evaluate neurological, musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary conditions, and work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate personalized care.

Responsibilities include documenting visits, communicating with the care team, and supporting patient families.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist licensure (in good standing) in the state of practice with one year of experience.
• Ability to collaborate daily with a clinical team.
• Work 1-1 with patients but receive strong team support.
• Ability to work independently with phone, email and meetings with healthcare professionals.
• Time management to schedule visits, meetings and urgent needs.
• Ability to learn and use an electronic medical records system.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid license and auto insurance.
• CPR Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services for a group of patients visiting at their residence.
• Evaluate and service home health patients with various impairments and conditions.
• Contribute as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate care and documentation, including EMR updates.

Skills

PT license

Team collaboration

Time management

EMR software

Driving

CPR Certification

Education

Physical Therapy License

Tools

EMR software

Job description

At Brighton/Suncrest Home Health our goal is to change the expectation of home health care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a ACHC, Accreditation Commission for Health Care certified home health If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!
The Home Health Physical Therapist will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, independent living facilities and Assisted Living Facilities. This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, providing expertise regarding psych-social assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community sources.

• Actual Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades
  

The Physical Therapist will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, Independent Living Facilities, and Assisted Living Facilities. This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team and evaluates and services to the home health patient with neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary impairments; gross motor, sensorimotor, and developmental delays; as well as traumatic injuries and orthopedic disorders.

• Current Physical Therapist licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice with one year of experience under license
• Ability to work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with a team of clinicians
• Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team
• Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of state and federal rules and regulations
• Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e. to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system
• Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance
• CPR Certification