Home Health Physical Therapist - Lincoln, RI

LHC Group; Harrisville (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Home Health Physical Therapist, where you will play a vital role in enhancing patients' mobility and well-being. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work closely with patients in their homes, providing personalized care and developing effective treatment plans. You will collaborate with a passionate healthcare team, ensuring that each patient receives the highest standard of care. If you are a licensed Physical Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to support individuals in their journey to recovery in a flexible and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy license required for practice in RI.
• Experience in home health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional status and develop therapy plans.
• Provide treatments to relieve pain and restore function.
• Document patient progress and communicate with healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Pain Management

Evidence-Based Practices

Communication Skills

Education

Current Physical Therapy License in RI

Current CPR Certification

Job description

Nurse On Call is hiring for a full-time Home Health Physical Therapist to join our passionate team in Lincoln, RI!

Territory includes Providence, Pawtucket, and East Providence.

The Physical Therapist in Home Health is responsible for assessing and evaluating patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain, and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment, the therapist develops a treatment plan, performs interventions to improve patient well-being, and evaluates progress.

Responsibilities

1. Evaluate the patient's functional status, all relevant body systems for CMS documentation, and physical therapy needs. Consult with the physician for developing the therapy plan of care.
2. Provide services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with the healthcare team.
3. Observe and report patient responses to treatment and any condition changes to the nurse supervisor and/or physician.
4. Treat patients to relieve pain, restore or develop function, and maintain maximum functioning using evidence-based practices.
5. Instruct and inform healthcare team members, patients, and families/caregivers regarding the plan of care, limitations, and progress.
6. Visit patients within their service area and nearby agencies as needed.
7. Complete progress notes for each visit and submit them per policy.
8. Complete patient evaluations and develop the PT plan of care within state guidelines. Report outcomes and projected care frequency within 24 hours of evaluation.
9. Participate in staff conferences and committees as requested.
10. Supervise home health aides and PTAs as per policy and state regulation.
11. Participate in weekend rotations as needed.
12. Prepare discharge summaries or reports on patient's condition at least every 60 days.
13. Provide in-service education as required.
14. Adhere to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice.
15. Maintain current clinical knowledge and licensure through ongoing education.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Licensure Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy license in RI
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Nurse On Call, part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care supporting patients when and where they need it, including home health, hospice, community-based services, and inpatient care. Our shared purpose is: It's all about helping people.