Physical Therapist - Home Health (Day Shift, Florida)

AdventHealth; Windermere (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Altamonte Springs, Florida, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to develop patient-centered home health plans and deliver skilled therapies in patients’ homes. This position requires a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (preferred) and active PT license, with the ability to read and write English.

Experience with Medicare-certified home health and COSC certification preferred. The role emphasizes coordinating care with families and physicians, documenting progress in medical

Qualifications

• PT license required; Doctorate preferred.
• Driver's license and auto insurance required.
• BLS CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develops patient-specific care plans with realistic, measurable goals in consultation with patients, families, and physicians that considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age-specific, and educational needs of the patient.
• Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals, documents progress, and determines the effectiveness of therapy.
• Observes and records patient activities and findings, reporting any changes or deviations in the plan of care to the physician. Instructs patients and caregivers on the use of assistive devices and establishes home programs.
• Documents treatments accurately and timely in medical records and updates care plans as necessary. Interacts and participates in the education, quality improvement activities, role development, and orientation of agency personnel, promoting and supporting growth of others through precepting and mentoring.
• Coordinates and directs the care of home patients requiring physical therapy, ensuring comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Prioritizes and adapts home care caseloads to meet the changing needs of patients and families.
• Performs evaluations to assess patients' functional abilities, and documents results in clinical records.
• Selects, applies and modifies skilled interventions to achieve the best outcomes for patients, reassessing as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Delegate tasks

Regulations knowledge

PT theory

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Education

Doctorate (Preferred)

Job description

AdventHealth in Altamonte Springs, Florida, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to develop patient-centered home health plans and deliver skilled therapies in patients’ homes. This position requires a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (preferred) and active PT license, with the ability to read and write English.

Experience with Medicare-certified home health and COSC certification preferred. The role emphasizes coordinating care with families and physicians, documenting progress in medical