Home Health PT: Impactful Patient Care & Growth

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Home Health Care is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide skilled services as ordered by the attending physician. You will educate patients and their families, ensure patient safety, and maintain compliant documentation.

The role requires performing OASIS assessments and developing individualized plans of care. You will supervise PTAs and aides, communicate care plans, and participate in agency training.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience as a PT in an acute care setting.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Must work 1 dedicated weekend day per week.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
• Capable of all physical demands.
• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude.
• Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy as ordered by the attending physician.
• Observe, record, and report patient changes to the physician and staff.
• Perform OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care.
• Treat patients to relieve pain and restore function using physical means.
• Help decrease rehospitalizations by front-loading visits for high-risk patients.
• Counsel patient and family on disease/injury management.
• Instruct patient on proper use of equipment (wheelchairs, braces, walkers, etc.).
• Document all aspects of visits within 24 hours.
• Oversee and supervise therapy services provided by PTAs and aides.
• Communicate supervision results to PTAs and aides.
• Complete clinical documentation per agency protocol and Medicare guidelines.
• Follow agency policies and schedule changes.
• Attend in-service training and mandatory meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate communicator

Attention to detail

Patience

Positive attitude

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

The Christ Hospital Home Health Care is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide skilled services as ordered by the attending physician. You will educate patients and their families, ensure patient safety, and maintain compliant documentation.

The role requires performing OASIS assessments and developing individualized plans of care. You will supervise PTAs and aides, communicate care plans, and participate in agency training.