Outpatient Physical Therapist - Hospice Patients

Patriotathome; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Patriot Cares community outreach

401k with 4% company matching

Job summary

Patriot Outpatient Therapy is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist to serve hospice patients in their homes around Ravenna, OH. The role is PRN with responsibilities for patient evaluations, treatment visits, and collaborative care planning with physicians.

Strong home-visit skills and CPR certification are required. Qualified candidates will be graduates of an AMA-accredited PT program, licensed in the state, and able to complete background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by the AMA Council 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.
• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patient needs.
• Establish and revise treatment plans in consultation with the physician.
• Assist in development and implementation of interdisciplinary patient care plans for Physical Therapy.
• Assist the physician with evaluating patients using diagnostic and prognostic tests.
• Teach, supervise, and counsel family and patient in physical therapy.
• Write clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and update patient records.

Skills

Patient care

Home visits

CPR training

Education

Graduate PT program

Job description

Outpatient Physical Therapist - Hospice Patients (PRN)

Territory: Ravenna, OH

Business Hours:Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Patriot is veteran-owned and family-operated

Why Patriot?

• Patriot Outpatient Therapy is a placewhere you candirectlymake animpactinyour community while alsothrivingpersonally and professionally!We recognize family as the cornerstone of ourcompany andwantyou to be part of a team that values your contributions and well-being.

We value our families and community:

• Flexible Schedule
• Hardship Program-program tosupport staffduring challenging times
• Patriot Cares-nonprofit forcommunityoutreach

How we support you professionally:

• This position is paid per unit
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company 401k with 4% company matching

The responsibilities of our Physical Therapists include:

• Provide patient services to community dwelling 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 approval of the physician 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

Job Conditions:

• The ability to drive
• Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care
• On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with 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

Patriot Outpatient is an Equal Opportunity Employer.