Physical Therapist Home Health

Compassus; Vestavia Hills (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Flexible time off

Recognition and support

Job summary

Compassus is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to restore or maintain well‑being. You will coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and document progress in patient records.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, an active license, CPR certification, and about two years’ experience in acute care or rehabilitation. You will teach transfer techniques, device use, and participate in ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy required.
• Two years of PT experience in an acute care or rehabilitation setting highly preferred.
• Active and unencumbered Physical Therapist license in state of employment; CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care following physician orders and clinical assessment.
• Completes Plan of Care in consultation with physician and care team; documents progress notes and orders.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments including OASIS where applicable; determines patient eligibility for home health.
• Performs and supervises care by team members according to patient needs.
• Educates patient and family on transfer techniques and safe use of equipment.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Plan of care development

Infection control

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

Position Summary

The Home Health Physical Therapist is a licensed professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. S/he plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. S/he plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation. S/he collaborates with interdisciplinary team (IDT).

Company

Compassus

Position Summary

The Home Health Physical Therapist is a licensed professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. S/he plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. S/he plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation. S/he collaborates with interdisciplinary team (IDT).

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency; i.e., attending in-services, as required by regulation; participates in in-service programs.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors.
• Provides effective communication to patient/family, team members, physician, and other health care professionals to ensure coordination of services; provides appropriate referrals, as necessary.
• Performs initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points and appropriateness of patient for home health.
• Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients’ needs and desires.
• Prepares, and completes a Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members. Documents on progress notes, phones orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Revises the P.O.C based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
• Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
• Assists/instructs patient/family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy required.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting highly preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Active and unencumbered Physical Therapist license in state(s) of employment required.
• Current CPR certification required.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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• Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
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