Home Health Physical Therapist - Williamsport, PA

LHC Group; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of therapists as a Physical Therapist in the Williamsport area. This role offers the chance to build meaningful relationships with patients while providing high-quality care in their homes. You'll enjoy independence and autonomy in your practice, alongside opportunities for continuing education and career growth. An established industry player in home health care is looking for passionate individuals ready to make a positive impact on patient lives. If you're committed to delivering advanced quality healthcare, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Continuing Education Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Independence in Practice

Qualifications

• Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Access to a dependable vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Current Physical Therapy Licensure in PA

CPR Certification

Job description

We are hiring for a Physical Therapist/PT to join our passionate team of therapists in the Williamsport PA, area!

• Territory includes Lycoming and Clinton Counties


• Salaried position


• Part-time schedules also available!

At Geisinger Home Health, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and 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 Geisinger Home Health, 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.

The Physical Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.

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.


• According to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy.


• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to nurse supervisor within 24 hours of the 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.


• Participate in a weekend rotation to provide services for their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.


• Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written summary report 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 provision of services to all patients.


• Is responsible for accessing education to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and skills that are up to date with the current standards of care for the profession and to maintain state issued licensure.


• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Licensure Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of PA


• Current CPR certification


• Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle.

Company Overview

?Geisinger Home Health a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people.





Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.