Home Health Physical Therapist PT Part Time PRN

Aveanna Healthcare; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our home health team in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will assess and treat patients in their homes, delivering PT services under physician orders and coordinating with the care team.

PRN visits are scheduled Monday through Friday across Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, with focus on improving mobility, strength and function while documenting progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university/program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice.
• Valid CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, strength and current level of function.
• 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.
• Maintain plan of care by documenting client performance and adjusting goals as needed.
• Discharge planning and home exercise plan education for the patient and caretakers.
• Coordinate services with the healthcare team and physicians.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Relationship-building

Education

Physical Therapy 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) to join our dynamic home health care team. In this position, you help patients recuperate from illness or injury in the comfort of their own home.

Territory: Cedar Rapids and Iowa City

Schedule: PRN visits Monday through Friday

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.
• Maintain plan of care by performing timely documentation of client performance, modifying goals and treatment as needed, and determining 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.
• Participate in coordination of services with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc.
• Document according to policy and procedure and require minimal supervision or instruction.
• Document 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.
• Supervise other personnel (PTA, HHA) as applicable.
• Supervise other personnel (OTA, HHA) as applicable.
• Complete 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 certification.

Preferred

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

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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