Physical Therapist - Home Health - Full Time First Shift

Valley Health; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Robust Employee Assistance Program

Membership to Healthy U Wellness Program

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a dedicated Home Health Physical Therapist. This role involves providing direct patient care in home settings and designing individualized care plans in a multidisciplinary team. A bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and a minimum of two years of clinical experience are required. Benefits include a zero-deductible health plan, dental and vision insurance, and generous paid time off among others. Join Valley Health to make meaningful changes in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) required.
• Physical Therapy licensed or eligible in the state of assignment (Virginia or West Virginia).
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the patient's home environment.
• Design individualized plan of care for patients.
• Evaluate patients and supervise assistants.

Skills

Basic computer and keyboarding skills

Patient interaction competence

Education

Bachelors, master’s or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Completed CI credentialing course

Job description

Overview

The Home Health Physical Therapist provides direct patient care in the patient's home environment as part of a multidisciplinary team including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, social work and home health techs. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients and uses professional judgment to design the individualized plan of care which best meets the patient's needs. The Physical Therapist provides direct, one-on-one patient care, and will also supervise care provided by assistants. The Home Health agency relies heavily on technology; email is a primary means of communication, and the therapist will use a laptop to complete documentation in an electronic record. The patient population varies across acuity, age, and diagnosis. The Physical Therapist works under the direction of a clinical team manager with support from a rehab clinical coordinator. Employment begins with a 4–6-week orientation with a seasoned preceptor to ensure that the clinician is well prepared when they begin treating on their own. Additional job duties include performance improvement opportunities, policy and procedure review and development, research, etc. Working in home health provides variety of settings and clinical challenges, and opportunities to enter real-life environments of our patients, bringing meaningful change to their daily lives.

Education

Bachelors, master’s or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy is required.
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required.

Experience

Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required.

Certification & Licensure

Physical Therapy licensed or eligible in the state of assignment (Virginia or West Virginia) is required. Licensure in a secondary state may be required depending on geographical area assigned.
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved is required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
Valid driver\'s license and reliable transportation is required.

Qualifications

Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment.
Competent to successfully interact with patients, according to their special needs which may apply based upon the age of the patient served.
Must have access to transfer electronic data.
Must not have been convicted of or have pending charges of any barrier crimes.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.