Physical Therapist

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network seeks a Physical Therapist to provide skilled home health services in the Fairfax area. You will work under physician orders, educate patients and families, and ensure safe, compliant care. A valid PT license, along with at least one year of acute setting experience, is required.

Home health and strong communication skills are essential. We offer a guaranteed base salary plus an uncapped bonus structure, mileage reimbursement, flexible scheduling, and

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Physical Therapist license for the state of employment.
• Minimum of one year PT experience in an acute setting is required.
• Home health experience is desirable.
• Strong communication with patients, families, physicians and co-workers is essential.
• Knowledgeable in therapy best practices and clinical decision making.
• Ability to develop and adjust a plan of care based on patient progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled PT in patients' homes as ordered by physician.
• Observe, document and report patient progress to physician and agency staff.
• Perform OASIS assessments to tailor plans of care.
• Complete initial evaluation/admission within 48–72 hours of referral.
• Develop and update the plan of care; manage high-risk patients to reduce readmissions.
• Educate patient and family on disease, therapy, and proper equipment use.
• Coordinate services and ensure smooth transitions between care settings.
• Maintain compliant clinical documentation and chart audits as required.

Skills

Licensed PT in state of employment

1 year PT experience in acute setting

Home health experience

Excellent communication with patients,

Documentation and compliance

Therapy best practices

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Agency: Alternate Solutions Home Care - Fairfax Schedule: M-F 8:30-5pm, on-call 2 weekends a quarter Territory: Ft. Belvoir, Lorton, Kingstown, Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria City, Mt. Vernon, Alexandria

SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician within specified geographical territory. The PT educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The PT is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations.

WHAT WE OFFER

We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We've launched a new guaranteed base salary plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day.

We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions.

Our benefits package is also competitive in the market.

We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you.

Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

• Physical Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one year of experience as an PT in an acute setting is required.
• Home care experience is desired.
• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.
• Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments.
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
• Detail-oriented and observant.
• Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Provides skilled physical therapy in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician
• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff
• Performs OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change
• Completes initial evaluation and admission visit within 48-72 hours of referral
• Develops plan of care
• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
• Arranges the provision of services listed above on an outpatient basis which cannot be given in the patient’s home
• Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
• Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of physical therapy
• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
• Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices
• Ensures patient/family know financial responsibility for needed equipment by utilizing DME department and/or MSW
• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions
• Listens to patient and family members
• Oversees and supervises therapy services of patient provided by PTAs and when appropriate, nurse assistants
• Evaluates the POC based on patient response to treatment/medical condition and adjusts as needed.
• Communicates with the PTAs and nurse aides on supervisory visit results
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
• Completes chart audits at agency site location as requested
• Maintains active PT license in state of employment
• Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed
• Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
• Participates in orientation/training of new employees
• Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
• Understands and practices agency policies and procedures

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.
• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
• Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits.
• Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 48 hours of visits.
• Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
• Establishes and follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapy, per the state of employment.

HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS

Health Requirements: Must be able to meet all physical position requirements. Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test. Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the job functions listed below. Employees in this position may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations. Below are minimal knowledge/physical requirements of this position. Travel is required for this position. Constantly (66%-100%): Reading, Speaking, Writing English Communications Skills Computer/PDA Usage Walking Bending Standing Sitting Stretching/Reaching Hearing/Seeing Hearing in person Hearing on the phone Talking in person Talking on the phone Vision for close work Frequently (34%-66%) Driving Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance Climbing Stooping (bend at waist) Hand/finger dexterity Occasionally (2%-33%) Distinguish smell/taste Rarely (1% or less) N/A

We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Alternate Solutions Home Heal is a partner with Alternate Solutions Health Network. ASHN will never ask, nor require a candidate to provide money for work equipment and network access during the application process. If you become aware of any instances where you as a candidate are asked to provide information and do not believe it is a legitimate request from Humana or affiliate, please contact [e-mail] to validate the request.

Post-acute care is at the center of improving health outcomes. We care for patients where they spend the majority of their time – in their homes. This privileged position allows us to see things that are invisible to a patient’s primary care or hospital physician, and to deliver the best possible care tailored to each patient’s setting.

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve away from hospital-centric care, our work, caring for patients in their homes becomes more important than ever. Our success helping patients recover comes from engaging with them. We start at the facility bedside and coordinate each patient's transition back to their home, ensuring a smooth transition and that their care plan is right for them. We support complex, high-acuity, medically-at-risk aging patients. This is the most challenging group of individuals to serve, and we find it the most rewarding. And we do this all in partnership with health systems. Together we create a seamless care environment that enables patients to receive excellent care in the setting that best meets their needs.