Physical Therapist Home Care - Full Time- Delaware County

Penn Medicine; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. In this role, you will assess patients' physical abilities, restore function, and develop personalized care plans. Your expertise will directly impact patients' lives, providing them with the highest level of care in their homes. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a skilled care team, ensuring that each patient receives comprehensive support. If you are passionate about making a difference and delivering exceptional patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled physical therapy to patients in the home.
• Manages home health cases independently and updates care plans.
• Conducts assessments to identify patient needs and evaluates home environment.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Physical Therapy Techniques

Communication Skills

Care Plan Development

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Medical Equipment

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 patients' physical abilities, restoring maximum function, maintaining performance, relieving pain, preventing disability or deformity, and developing or improving physical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled physical therapy to patients in the home.
• Manages home health cases independently, reviews patient progress biweekly, and communicates with the care team and external agencies as needed.
• Conducts assessments to identify patient needs, evaluates the home environment, and assists in obtaining medical equipment.
• Contacts physicians regarding patient status and updates care plans accordingly.
• Develops and updates individualized care plans based on assessments.
• Delivers direct skilled therapy, educates patients, and reassesses responses to therapy.
• Supervises home health aides biweekly, ensuring care plans are followed and updated.
• Prepares patients and caregivers for discharge, documents all care activities promptly, and schedules visits according to the care plan.
• Completes all required documentation, participates in team meetings, and adheres to all policies and procedures.

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 top-tier tuition assistance program. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together, we will continue to make 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 for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship, military status, or any other legally protected status.