Home Health Physical Therapist- King County

BEACON HOME HEALTH; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Healthcare at Home in Washington state is hiring a Home Health Physical Therapist to serve patients in the Kent/Auburn-King County area. This full-time, day-shift role offers an hourly rate of $50-$60 depending on experience, with mileage paid between visits and a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for full-time staff.

The PT will assess and treat patients in their homes, develop individualized plans of care, educate families, and coordinate with physicians and the care team.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as physical therapist in WA state.
• Degree from CAPTE-accredited program (B.S. or M.S.).
• Minimum two years of PT experience; home health preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification and valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative PT services in patients' homes.
• Develop and update an individualized care plan with patient and caregiver.
• Educate patients and families on therapy and home exercises.
• Document clinical notes and progress summaries.
• Communicate with physicians and care team about the care plan.
• Supervise PT Assistants as required.

Skills

Licensed to practice WA PT

Two years PT experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

CPR certified

Driver's license

Education

CAPTE-approved PT degree (B.S./M.S.)

Job description

Now Hiring

Home Health Physical Therapist

Territory: Kent /Auburn-King County

Type : Full-Time

Work Schedule: Day Shift

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Hourly rate : $50-60/hr depending on experience

Mileage + rate paid in between patients

Sign on bonus : up to $10,000 for full-time!

Signature Healthcare at Home is a leading provider of home health in Oregon, and Washington. The Signature Home Health team possesses character, heart, and the desire to enhance the life of every person we serve. This includes working to achieve and sustain health, activity, and independence. The statement: “Care Where You Are” guides our organization’s dedication to offer quality care for our clients whose goal it is to remain in their chosen home setting. Signature Healthcare at Home is a subsidiary of thePennant Groupnetwork with 300+ locations throughout the country. We offer the best of both worlds –The backing and stability of a proven healthcare “giant”, with the permission to operate locally as if it were our own Federal Way based business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Home Health Physical Therapist/PT provides rehabilitative and skilled physical therapy services to patients in their place of residence.

• Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s);
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling
• Provides patient and caregiver education
• Prepares clinical notes, and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals
• Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care
• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician’s plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy
• Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Qualifications/Skillsets:

• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within WA State
• Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state and possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by the Commission on accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (“CAPTE”) or any successor organization of the CAPTE.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.