Home Health Physical Therapist PRN

Golden Care of Northeast PA; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver comprehensive therapy services to patients, ensuring adherence to plans established by physicians. This role involves assessing patient needs, providing therapy, and collaborating with caregivers, thus enhancing patient rehabilitation at home. Ideal candidates will have a passion for community health, a solid academic background in physical therapy, and the necessary licensure.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a physical therapist preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Current CPR certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services according to physician's plan of care.
• Participates in patient discharge planning and progress summaries.
• Trains other personnel or family members in physical therapy procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Baccalaureate or Master's degree in physical therapy

Job description

Reports to: Director of Nursing

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The physical therapist responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:

• A. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
• B. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
• C. Directing physical therapy treatment.
• D. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• E. Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
• F. Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.

2. 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.

3. May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.

4. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.

5. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.

6. Participates in discharge planning for patient.

7. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.

8. Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.

9. Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.

10. Participates in peer consultation process.

11. Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

12. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

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

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or Master's program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.

2. Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state, if applicable.

3. Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.

4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

5. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Golden Care of Northeast PA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Golden Care complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Golden Care expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status, or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of Golden Care's employees to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.