Physical Therapist FT ABQ/Rio Rancho

Harmony Home Health & Hospice; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Careers Advancement

Sign On Bonus

Job summary

Harmony Home Health & Hospice is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist to perform in-home patient assessments and develop plan of care with patient goals. You will deliver evidence-based interventions in patients' residences and conduct Home Safety Evaluations.

Responsibilities include patient and family education, effective communication with a diverse team, and timely EMR documentation. A valid state license, CPR/BLS, and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in the state.
• Current CPR with BLS certification.
• Valid driver's license with min auto insurance and vehicle.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local home health regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to supervise others when needed.
• Calm demeanor in emergencies or crises.
• Experience documenting in an EMR system.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and functional patient assessments.
• Develop a care plan with patient goals.
• Provide evidence-based direct intervention at patient's home.
• Conduct Home Safety Evaluations.
• Communicate effectively with diverse patients and coworkers.
• Educate patients and family on home programs and equipment.
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner.

Education

Active State Physical Therapist License

Current CPR with BLS card

Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Regulatory knowledge of home health laws

Organization skills

Ability to supervise others

Calm under pressure

EMR documentation experience

Job description

Job Summary

Home health physical therapists are central to the care team and to maximizing a patient’s functional potential. Clinicians working in home health are on the front lines of health care and often practice at the top of their license. If you are interested in a changing work environment, seeing patients with a variety of diagnoses, and flexibility in your schedule, home health just may be your best choice!

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement
• Sign On Bonus

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and functional patient assessments
• Develop a plan of care with patient goals
• Provide evidence-based direct intervention with patients in their place of residence
• Perform Home Safety Evaluations
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse patient population and co-workers
• Educate patients and family members in home programs, use of the equipment and available resources
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Active State Physical Therapist License
• Current CPR with BLS card
• Valid driver’s license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle
• Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing home health operations
• Great organization skills and an ability to work with minimal supervision
• Capacity to appropriately supervise others
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations
• Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or assistance with transferring patients
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.