Physical Therapist-Home Health

EvergreenHealth; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 67,034 - 107,232; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

EvergreenHealth is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and deliver skilled care in the patient’s home. You will implement and adjust plans of care while improving functional outcomes in collaboration with the patient, family, and the care team.

Responsibilities include regular evaluation, caregiver education, and timely communication with physicians and case managers to ensure high-quality outcome-based care.

Qualifications

• Current PT licensure to practice Physical Therapy in Washington State.
• Recent applicable clinical experience in a medical/surgical unit, rehab, or home health setting.
• Current Washington State Driver’s license and proof of insurability.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and provide skilled intermittent care in patient’s home.
• Evaluate and re-evaluate patient status regularly.
• Develop, implement, and revise the plan of care.
• Educate patient, family, and caregiver on condition and home care needs.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team and communicate with physician/case manager.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Wage Range

$48.66 - $77.84 per hour.

Job Summary

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing skilled care to patients requiring physical therapy services in the home in conjunction with the patient, family, and the interdisciplinary team, as ordered by the physician. The PT will be responsible for clinical outcomes as well as industry benchmarks.

Primary Duties

1. Provide, coordinate, and oversee skilled intermittent care to patients and include instruction and education of patients and/or caregivers to promote maximal functional status in the patient’s home.
2. Regularly evaluate and re-evaluate patient status.
3. Initiate, develop, implement, and revise the patient’s plan of care (POC).
4. Address all problems identified in the POC.
5. Provide educational information to the patient/family/caregiver concerning knowledge deficits or needs regarding the patient’s condition.
6. Communicate with other disciplines involved in the case as warranted.
7. Report signs/symptoms signaling a change in patient condition to the patient’s physician and case manager as needed.
8. Reassess the patient within 48 hours following a change in patient condition or discharge from a 24‑hour or longer hospital stay, or as ordered by the physician.

License, Certification, Education or Experience

Required:

• Current PT licensure to practice Physical Therapy in Washington State
• Recent applicable clinical experience in a medical/surgical unit, rehab, or home health setting
• Current Washington State Driver’s license and proof of insurability
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire and reliable transportation

Desired:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Home Health experience

Benefit Information

Choices that care for you and your family.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• On‑demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits