Home Health Physical Therapist - Plains, PA

LHC Group; Plains (PA, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to improving patient care as a Physical Therapist. In this rewarding role, you will assess and evaluate patients' needs, develop tailored treatment plans, and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to enhance patient well-being. This innovative firm is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective care in the comfort of patients' homes. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and seek a fulfilling career path with growth opportunities, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Continuing Education Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Independence and Autonomy

Career Growth Possibilities

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Physical Therapy license and CPR certification.
• Access to a dependable vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional status and develop therapy plans.
• Provide services in accordance with state laws and plan of care.
• Document patient progress and communicate with healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Physical Therapy Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

Current Physical Therapy Licensure

CPR Certification

Job description

We are hiring for a Physical Therapist/PT to join our passionate team in Plains, PA!

At Geisinger Home Health, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust, and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it's truly about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Physical Therapist with Geisinger Home Health, you can expect:

• The ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Independence and autonomy
• Career growth possibilities

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

The Physical Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain, and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and physical therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the nurse supervisor and/or the physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice and evidence-based techniques.
• Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
• According to the Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy.
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state-specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to nurse supervisor within 24 hours of the evaluation.
• Participates in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.
• May supervise home health aides per LHC policy if allowed per state regulation.
• Provides supervision of the PTA as per LHC policy and state regulation.
• Participates in a weekend rotation to provide services for their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
• Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written summary report on patient's condition at least every 60 days.
• Provides in-service education as requested by agency leadership.
• Adheres to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to all patients.
• Is responsible for accessing education to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and skills that are up to date with the current standards of care for the profession and to maintain state-issued licensure.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Licensure Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Geisinger Home Health, a part of the LHC Group family of providers— the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.