Home Health Physical Therapist - Restore Mobility & Independence

CommonSpirit Health at Home; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health at Home is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to join our home health team. You will provide comprehensive therapy services to patients in their homes, developing personalized treatment plans to promote rehabilitation and independence.

You will perform evaluations, design and implement therapeutic exercises, educate patients and families, and document progress while collaborating with a wide care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Active registered PT license in the state which you practice.
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS Certification.
• One-year physical therapy experience in teaching or clinical setting is preferred, but not required.
• Current Driver's License
• Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of patients’ physical abilities, mobility, strength, and functional limitations.
• Implement therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities to improve patients’ physical function and mobility.
• Educate patients and their families about exercises, safety, and lifestyle modifications to promote recovery and prevent re-injury.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with state regulations and agency policies

Skills

Patient evaluation

Therapeutic exercises

Education for patients and families

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

CommonSpirit Health at Home is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to join our home health team. You will provide comprehensive therapy services to patients in their homes, developing personalized treatment plans to promote rehabilitation and independence.

You will perform evaluations, design and implement therapeutic exercises, educate patients and families, and document progress while collaborating with a wide care team to achieve optimal outcomes.