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

Penn Medicine; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center as a Physical Therapist in Home Care, where you will assess and restore the physical abilities of patients. This role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide top-notch care in patients' homes. You will develop personalized care plans, supervise home health aides, and ensure timely documentation of all care. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact in patients' lives. If you're passionate about providing high-quality healthcare and advancing your career, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled physical therapy to patients in the home.
• Develops and updates care plans based on assessments.
• Communicates with the team leader and other disciplines.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Assessment

Care Plan Development

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Medical Equipment

Job description

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

Join to apply for the Physical Therapist Home Care - Full Time - Center City - North Philadelphia role at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System.

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 assesses the physical abilities of patients, restores maximum function, maintains patient capabilities, relieves pain, prevents disability or deformity, and develops or improves physical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled physical therapy to patients in the home.
• Reviews patient progress with other disciplines involved, at least every 14 days.
• Communicates with the team leader, social and government agencies, and physicians as needed.
• Assesses patient needs, home environment, medical equipment requirements, and medical/social needs.
• Develops and updates care plans based on assessments.
• Provides direct skilled therapy and instructs patients on exercises and care.
• Supervises home health aides biweekly when applicable.
• Prepares patients and caregivers for discharge, documents all care and assessments timely.
• Schedules patient visits and follows physician orders for treatment plans.
• Participates in performance improvement, team meetings, and mandatory training.

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Driver's License and Car Insurance (Required)
• Licensed as a 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 comprehensive benefits include tuition assistance, and our employees are committed to our mission of advancing healthcare. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.