Home Health Physical Therapist PT Full Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with Company match

Vacation and Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist to join our home health care team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You will perform assessments, provide therapy services, and document patient progress while ensuring compliance with care standards.

This role requires strong communication and organization skills and offers benefits such as competitive pay, medical insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Join us in delivering compassionate care and making a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university/program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Experience in Home Health Therapy and OASIS documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of mobility and function.
• Provide a written evaluation and care plan for therapy needs.
• Deliver physical therapy services according to physician orders.
• Document client performance and modify treatment goals as needed.
• Supervise other personnel such as PTA and HHA.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Relationship-building

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

Current state license as Physical Therapist

Job description

Position Overview

Position OverviewAveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously during the past year through a series of exciting acquisitions and we are currently looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) Full Time 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 homeSchedule: Monday-FridayTerritory: Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and surrounding areas

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
• Preferred:Strong organization and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Proven relationship-builder
• Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation

Benefits

• 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.

Compliance Statement

HHHAs 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.