Physical Therapist - Home Health

Homecareconcierge; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated physical therapist to join their team. This role involves delivering high-quality physical therapy services to patients, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring effective communication with families and caregivers. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in physical therapy, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping others. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and thrive in a supportive team environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

PTO

401-k with Company match

Health Insurances

Company Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services according to physician’s plan of care.
• Assess and evaluate patient’s therapeutic and functional status.
• Instruct patients and families in the use of therapeutic appliances.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Active Listening

Persuasion

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Physical Therapy

Tools

Therapeutic Appliances

Job description

We offer a comprehensive Benefit package to Full Time Employees:

• PTO
• 401-k with Company match
• Health Insurances
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Description Summary

The physical therapist is responsible for providing physical therapy services.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

1. Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician’s plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
   • Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
   • Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM — potential for rehab.
2. Directing physical therapy treatment.
3. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
4. Determining priority needs for physical therapy
5. Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
   • Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
6. May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
7. Supervising homemaker/home health aides when such personnel participating in patient’s rehabilitation regime.
8. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
9. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
10. Participates in discharge planning for patient.
11. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals directed by Organization policy.
12. Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
13. Provides in-service education programs for nursing agency personnel as needed.
14. Participates in peer consultation process.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

1. Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
2. Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable.
3. Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
5. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

At Capital Health Care Network, our company culture is built on the following seven essential skills of teamwork:

• Active Listening: Team members listen to each other’s ideas.They are observed validating ideas through active listening and “piggy-backing” (or building) off each other’s ideas.
• Communication: Team members communicate.They are observed interacting, discussing, and posing questions in an effort to fortify understanding and dispel miscommunication.
• Persuading: Team members use persuasion. They are observed exchanging, defending, and rethinking ideas with the greater good in mind.
• Respecting: Team members respect the opinions of others.They are observed encouraging and supporting others’ ideas and efforts.
• Helping: Team members help.They are observed offering assistance to each other.
• Sharing: Team members share.They are observed sharing ideas, information and influence.
• Participating: Team members participate.They are observed participating in social media, campaigns, and projects.