Home Health PT: Independent, Patient-Focused Care

Allied Services; Clarks Summit (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver medically prescribed therapy to patients in their homes, under supervision of the Clinical Therapies Nursing Supervisor. The role includes advising other professionals and providing age-appropriate care from adolescents to the elderly, in line with Home Health Division policies.

The candidate must hold a PTA license in Pennsylvania, complete a background check, and have a valid PA driver's license with reliable transportation; travel to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist by the PA State Board.
• Must be able to travel to patients' homes.
• Must pass PA State Police background check.
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid PA driver's license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide medically prescribed physical therapy to patients in their place of residence.
• Advise other professional staff who share responsibility for patient care.
• Assess data reflective of the patient’s status and provide age-specific care from adolescent to geriatric.
• Promote adherence to Home Health Division policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel to patient homes

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

Allied Services is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver medically prescribed therapy to patients in their homes, under supervision of the Clinical Therapies Nursing Supervisor. The role includes advising other professionals and providing age-appropriate care from adolescents to the elderly, in line with Home Health Division policies.

The candidate must hold a PTA license in Pennsylvania, complete a background check, and have a valid PA driver's license with reliable transportation; travel to