Home Health PT Physical Therapist PRN Lymphedema

Aveanna Healthcare; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for home health care in Winter Haven, FL. The role involves patient assessments, treatment plans, and collaboration with a healthcare team, all while ensuring compliance with medical standards. Candidates must possess a degree in Physical Therapy and relevant certifications, including Lymphedema certification, to ensure optimal patient care in their own homes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state license as Physical Therapist.
• Lymphedema certified.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments to evaluate patient mobility and strength.
• Document client performance and modify treatment as needed.
• Coordinate services with the healthcare team.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Relationship-building

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

State license as Physical Therapist

CPR Certification

Lymphedema certification

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.

PRN Lymphema certification required as visits needed in Winter Haven, FL and the surrounding communities.

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.

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
• Lymphedema certified

Preferred:

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