Physical Therapist - Home Health

LHC Group; Ashland (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is hiring a Physical Therapist to join their team in Ashland, Alabama. The role offers flexible scheduling and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions. As a Physical Therapist, you will assess patient needs, develop treatment plans, and work closely with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Opportunities for continuing education and career growth are available, emphasizing a culture of caring and trust.

Benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

10K sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient's functional status and therapy needs.
• Develops treatment plans and performs interventions.
• Instructs healthcare team and family on care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Assessment

Education

Current Physical Therapy licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Physical Therapist! 10K SIGN ON BONUS for Fulltime!

Flexible scheduling! Offering Fulltime, Part-time, and PRN shifts.

At Clay County Hospital Home Care, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve. It truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Physical Therapist, you can expect:

• The ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Independence and autonomy
• Career growth possibilities

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for assessing and evaluating patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain, and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions to improve and enhance the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in condition to the supervising nurse and/or physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
• Instructs and informs participating members of the healthcare team, the patient, and family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.

Education and Experience

Licensure Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Must have a current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

At LHC Group, we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review our comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Clay County Hospital Home Care, a part of the LHC Group family of providers, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.