Physical Therapist Home Care - Full Time -Center City - North Philadelphia

Penn Medicine; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. This role involves providing skilled therapy to patients in their homes, assessing their needs, and developing personalized care plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in home health physical therapy and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. With a focus on collaboration and patient-centered care, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Prepaid tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits program

Employee health programs

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania is required.
• 1+ years of home health physical therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled physical therapy to patients in the home.
• Develops and updates care plans based on assessment findings.
• Completes timely documentation including assessments and progress notes.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Patient Assessment

Care Plan Development

Home Health Management

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

• The Physical Therapist assumes responsibility for assessing the physical abilities of patients, restoring maximum function, maintaining maximum performance of patient's capabilities, relieving pain, preventing further disability or deformity, and developing or improving the physical abilities of the patient.

Responsibilities:

• Provides skilled physical therapy to patients in the home.
• Provides home health management when a primary nurse is not involved with the patient case. Reviews patient progress with other disciplines involved, at least every 14 days, and communicates with social and/or government agencies providing services to a patient.
• Assesses and identifies patient needs and problems to determine the required care and services, including physical capabilities, home environment safety, and medical equipment needs.
• Contacts physicians regarding patient needs, changes, or problems, and reports initial assessment and care plans to the team.
• Develops and updates a care plan based on assessment findings, prioritizing patient needs and revising as health status changes, at least every 62 days.
• Delivers direct skilled therapy, reassesses patient response, and revises care plans accordingly.
• Manages care for Managed Care patients, updating case management departments and following approved visit schedules.
• Supervises home health aides biweekly, reviewing and updating care plans and ensuring patient/caregiver satisfaction.
• Discharges patients when skilled care is no longer required, preparing them and notifying relevant parties.
• Completes timely documentation including assessments, progress notes, discharge summaries, and treatment plans.
• Schedules patients per treatment plan, including weekend/holiday visits, and discusses treatment plans with physicians for updates or changes.
• Participates in performance improvement, maintains confidentiality, attends team meetings, and precepts new employees or students.

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Car Insurance (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• 1+ years of home health physical therapy experience preferred.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program, including a prominent prepaid tuition assistance program. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission, making medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship, military status, or any other protected status by law.