Physical Therapist

Redcrest Home Health LLC

Lafayette (IN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Redcrest Home Health LLC in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Physical Therapist I (PT) to provide comprehensive skilled services in patients’ homes. The PT educates patients and families, ensures safety, and maintains compliant documentation as required by law and agency policy.

The role includes planning and supervising therapy services, with on-site visits and coordination with the care team. Qualified candidates have at least one year of PT experience in acute care or home health settings, possess

Qualifications

One year of PT experience in an acute setting required.
Home care experience desired.
Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled home health physical therapy as ordered by physician.
Observe and report patient progress to physician and agency staff.
Perform OASIS assessments to develop and adjust the plan of care.
Develop and implement plan of care.
Treat patients to relieve pain and restore function using therapeutic methods.
Coordinate services and admissions/discharges as appropriate.
Counsel patient and family on disease/injury and PT management.
Instruct patients on equipment use and safety.
Ensure timely documentation per agency and Medicare guidelines.

Skills

PT experience

Home care experience

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Detail oriented

Driver’s license

Education

Physical Therapist license

Job description

Job Overview

Agency: Redcrest Home Health
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Territory: Lafayette, IN and surrounding area
Sign On Bonus: $10,000.00

SUMMARY

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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.
Develops plan of care.
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 home health 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.
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 24 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.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of one year of experience as a 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.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Physical Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.

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 reasonable accommodations.