Home Health PT Physical Therapist Full Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role empowers patients to recover in the comfort of their own homes, providing essential therapy services and collaborating with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Physical Therapy and a valid state license, along with strong organizational and communication skills. With a commitment to patient care and a supportive work environment, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families. Join a team that values your expertise and dedication to quality care.

Benefits

401(k) with match

Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Tuition Discounts

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university/program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, and strength.
• Document patient performance and modify treatment plans as needed.

Skills

Organization Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Home Health Therapy Experience

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

OASIS Documentation

Job description

Position Overview

Aveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously during the past year through a series of exciting acquisitions and we are currently looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our dynamic home health care team. In this position, you make it possible for patients to recuperate from illness or injury in the comfort of their own home.

Schedule: Full-Time (30 points) Monday - Friday for patients in Ft Myers and the surrounding communities

On-call rotation for Saturday and Sunday required

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, strength and current level of function.
• Responsible for administration, evaluation, and interpretation of tests and measurements to determine functional goals and outcomes.
• Provide a written evaluation and plan of care defining physical therapy needs, goals, progress and expected outcomes.
• Delivery of physical therapy services to comply with prescribed physician orders.
• Maintains plan of care by performing timely documentation of client performance, modifying goals and treatment as needed, and determine discharge care plans as appropriate.
• Responsible for discharge planning, including collaborating and educating the patient and his/her caretakers on home exercise plan to follow discharge.
• Participates in coordination of services with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc.
• Documents according to policy and procedure and requires minimal supervision or instruction.
• Documents effectively resulting in no technical or clinical denials subsequent to review of documentation by payers
• Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family. Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
• Supervises other personnel (PTA, HHA) as applicable.
• Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.
• Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
• Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family. Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
• Supervises other personnel (OTA, HHA) as applicable.
• Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.

Aveanna Healthcare Offers:

• 401(k) with match
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hours
• Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement
• PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays

Requirements:

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university/program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
• Valid CPR

Preferred:

• Strong organization and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Proven relationship-builder
• Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation