Home Health Physical Therapist PT Full Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company match

Vacation time, Sick time, Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

CEUs for nurses

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for full-time work in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area, delivering home health services to patients in their own homes.

Responsibilities include assessments, plan of care development, and coordination with the care team. Requires a PT degree, active license, CPR, and preferred OASIS experience; offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist.
• Valid CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing mobility and functional assessments.
• Develop and implement written plans of care with goals and outcomes.
• Deliver physical therapy services per physician orders.
• Document timely and accurately to support payer reviews and discharge planning.
• Coordinate care with healthcare team and educate patients and caregivers.
• Supervise PTA/HHA staff and complete select OASIS assessments where allowed.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Relationship-building

OASIS documentation experience

Education

DPT or PT 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) 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 home

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Territory: 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

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.

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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