Home Health Physical Therapist Part Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

CEUs for nurses

Employee assistance program

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our home health team in Alabama. You will assess and treat patients in their own homes, develop plans of care, and coordinate with families and the health care team.

This part-time role covers Etowah, Calhoun, Cherokee, Calhoun and Marshall counties with Monday–Friday visits. OASIS documentation experience is preferred; CPR and valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist.
• Valid CPR and driver's license.
• Experience in Home Health Therapy and OASIS documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing mobility assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, strength and function.
• Provide a written evaluation and plan of care defining physical therapy needs, goals and outcomes.
• Deliver PT services to comply with physician orders.
• Complete OASIS assessments where allowed by state practice regulations and coordinate discharge planning as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate with patients, families and healthcare team.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Education

Physical Therapy degree

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 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.

Territory: Etowah, Calhoun, Cherokee, Calhoun and Marshall

Schedule: Part Time Visits Monday - Friday

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

Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time Positions)

Aveanna offers benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• 401(k) with Company match
• Vacation time, Sick time, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) for nurses
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Our Mission

Our mission is to revolutionize the way homecare is delivered, one patient at a time. We are committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate care—because outcomes improve when care is personal. Join the revolution and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

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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