Home Health Physical Therapist PT

Pathwell Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathwell Health in Alexandria, VA seeks a Home Health Physical Therapist to deliver rehabilitation services in patients' homes, creating and adjusting plan of care with clients, families, and physicians.

The role requires Virginia PT licensure, graduation from a PT program, and strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills. Bilingual Spanish preferred; full-time position with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy curriculum.
• Virginia Physical Therapist license (active) required.
• Experience in home health preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, organizational and communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adjust a conditioning/rehabilitation plan of care with client, caregiver(s), and physician(s).
• Test and screen client strength to assist physician evaluations.
• Educate clients and families on exercise programs and therapies.
• Document observations, interventions and evaluations accurately.
• Provide direct patient care including evaluation and treatment planning.
• Review referrals and medical records to determine PT treatment needs.
• Record prognosis, treatment and progress in charts or electronic systems.
• Set goals and reevaluate plans as needed.
• Evaluate treatment effects and adjust plans for maximum benefit.
• Participate in service educational activities and clinical studies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Education

Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy curriculum

Job description

Home Health Physical Therapist PT

Pathwell Health, a trusted and community-focused home health care provider, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Home Health Physical Therapist PT to join our team. As a Home Health Physical Therapist PT, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients by providing high-quality rehabilitation services in the comfort of their own homes.

Responsibilities

As a Home Health Physical Therapist PT, your essential duties and responsibilities will include:

• Developing, implementing, and adjusting a conditioning/rehabilitation plan of care in partnership with the client, representative, caregiver(s), and physician(s)
• Testing and screening the client's physical strength to assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function
• Educating and instructing clients, family members, or other client representatives about exercise programs and therapeutic procedures to be continued by the client
• Accurately documenting observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided
• Providing direct patient care as prescribed, including evaluation and treatment planning
• Reviewing physician's referrals and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required
• Recording prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or entering information into a computer
• Identifying and documenting goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation
• Evaluating effects of treatment at various stages and adjusting treatments to achieve maximum benefit
• Participating in educational activities of the service
• Participating in clinical studies
• Performing other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy curriculum
• Current and valid Virginia Physical Therapist license (required)
• Recent work experience in home health (preferred)
• Driver's License, Car Insurance, and Car Registration
• Strong clinical assessment, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneouslyAbility to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing, and documentation
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment
• Must have the ability to work well under pressure and stay calm and focused in emergent situations
• Be highly self-motivated and results-driven
• A desire for further education to keep up with the ever-changing medical advances

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 ANNUALLY

Job Type: FULL TIME