Hospice Home Health Physical Therapist - PRN

Patriotathome; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Company 401k with 4% company matching

Job summary

Patriot Outpatient Therapy is seeking a Per Diem Outpatient Physical Therapist to serve hospice patients at their homes in Summit County. Responsibilities include evaluations, treatment visits, and ongoing assessments with physician collaboration.

Qualified candidates are licensed, hold a valid CPR (BLS) certification, and have a degree in Physical Therapy; driving is required to reach patient homes and mileage is reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by the AMA Council of Medical Education and the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed or registered by the State.
• Must have criminal background check.
• Must have a current CPR (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient services to hospice patients in their homes for evaluations and treatment visits.
• Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs.
• Establish a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revise it with the physician approval as necessary.
• Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to Physical Therapy.
• Assist the physician evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.
• Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the physical therapy program.
• Write clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporate the same in the patient's record.

Education

Physical Therapy degree

State license

Criminal background check

CPR (BLS) certification

Job description

Patriot Outpatient Therapy is seeking a Per Diem Outpatient Physical Therapist to serve hospice patients at their homes in Summit County. Responsibilities include evaluations, treatment visits, and ongoing assessments with physician collaboration.

Qualified candidates are licensed, hold a valid CPR (BLS) certification, and have a degree in Physical Therapy; driving is required to reach patient homes and mileage is reimbursed.