Physical Therapist

Aveanna Healthcare; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess and implement treatment plans across home health settings in Maryland. You will deliver therapy services, document progress and collaborate with physicians, families and care teams to restore or maintain patient wellbeing.

The role emphasizes accurate evaluations, adherence to state regulations, and coordination with caregivers. Candidates should be able to travel to patient homes and demonstrate strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an APTA-approved program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures.
• State-specific continuing education as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy services per physician orders.
• Comply with care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
• Provide written evaluations defining PT needs, goals, progress and outcomes with referent physician Plan of Treatment.
• Coordinate services with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc.
• Maintain effective communication with staff, healthcare team, and family.
• Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
• Supervise PTA and HHA as applicable.
• Complete OASIS assessments where allowed by state practice/regulation.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Documentation

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Overview

The Physical Therapist is responsible for planning, conducting and implementing physical therapy treatment program in accordance with the medical referral and evaluation to restore or maintain patient’s wellbeing while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of physical therapy services to comply with prescribed physician orders.
• Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
• Provide a written evaluation defining physical therapy needs, goals, progress and expected outcomes in conjunction with referring physician’s Plan of Treatment.
• Participates in coordination of services (including discharge planning) with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc.
• Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family.
• Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
• Supervises other personnel (PTA, HHA) as applicable.
• Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.

Qualifications

• Required
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program
  • Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
  • Current CPR certification
  • Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures
  • Additional state specific requirements: Continuing Education as required by state
• Preferred
  • One (1) year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Pediatric Experience Preferred
  • Other Requirements
    • Attention to detail
    • Time Management
    • Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
    • Good organization and communication skills
• Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to travel
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
  • Must be able to sit and climb stairs
  • Must have visual and hearing acuity
  • Must have strong sense of smell and touch
  • Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
  • Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport
• Age
  • Must be 18 years or older
• Language
  • Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English
• Work Environment
  • Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.
  • Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.