Home Health Physical Therapist - Washington D.C.

LHC Group; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Physical Therapist, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient care. This position offers the opportunity to build trusted relationships with patients while providing high-quality therapy services. You'll enjoy autonomy in your work, along with career growth possibilities and continuing education support. Embrace a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and contribute to a mission focused on helping people in need. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Continuing Education Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Independence and Autonomy

Career Growth Possibilities

Qualifications

• Must have current Physical Therapy licensure in Washington DC.
• Requires CPR certification and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient needs and develop therapy plans.
• Provide treatment to relieve pain and restore function.
• Document patient progress and communicate with healthcare team.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Current Physical Therapy Licensure

CPR Certification

Job description

We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapist/PT to join our passionate team in Washington DC!

At HomeCall, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve. It truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Physical Therapist with Homecall, you can expect:

• The ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Independence and autonomy
• Career growth possibilities

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and physical therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the nurse supervisor and/or the physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice and evidence-based techniques.
• Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
• Completes a progress note for each visit and submits progress notes per LHC policy, according to Plan of Treatment.
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state-specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and projected care frequency to nurse supervisor within 24 hours of evaluation.
• Participates in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.
• May supervise home health aides per LHC policy if allowed per state regulation.
• Provides supervision of the PTA as per LHC policy and state regulation.
• Participates in weekend rotations to provide services for their respective agency and nearby LHC agencies as needed.
• Prepares written discharge summaries and/or reports on patient's condition at least every 60 days.
• Provides in-service education as requested by agency leadership.
• Adheres to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in service provision.
• Maintains and enhances clinical knowledge and skills to stay current with standards of care and licensure requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Licensure Requirements:

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of Washington DC
• Current CPR certification
• Must have a current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

HomeCall, part of LHC Group, is a family of providers and the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.