Physical Therapist

HomeCall; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lewes, Delaware, is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, ensuring maximum functioning and pain relief. Ideal candidates must possess a current Physical Therapy license and CPR certification. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The position offers flexible scheduling, continuing education opportunities, and comprehensive benefits for employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Continuing education and tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist in the state.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Access to a reliable vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient's functional status and therapy needs.
• Assist in developing the therapy care plan.
• Report patient response to treatment.
• Treat patients to relieve pain and enhance functionality.
• Instruct and inform healthcare team and caregivers.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Functional status evaluation

Communication with healthcare team

Pain management

Education

Current Physical Therapy licensure

Current CPR certification

Job description

We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapist.

At HomeCall, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Physical Therapist, you can expect:

• the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
• continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• flexible scheduling and autonomy
• career growth possibilities

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
• Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.

Licensure Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in stateof
• Current CPRcertification
• Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits