Physical Therapist- Home Health-King County

The Pennant Group; Federal Way (WA); Presencial; USD 104 000 - 125 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Mileage reimbursement

Resumo da oferta

Signature Healthcare at Home is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitative services to patients in their homes within King County, Burien/SeaTac and surrounding areas. This full-time, day-shift role offers an hourly rate of $50–$60 and a sign-on bonus up to $10,000, plus mileage reimbursement for travel between patients.

Qualified candidates must hold WA State licensure as a PT, CAPTE-accredited degree, and CPR certification; two years of PT experience and valid driver’s

Qualificações

• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within WA State.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Community/home health experience is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide rehabilitative physical therapy services to patients in their home.
• Develop and implement individualized plan of care with patient and caregiver.

Conhecimentos

Licensed WA PT

Two years experience

Home health experience preferred

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Formação académica

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Physical Therapy

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Now Hiring Home Health Physical Therapist Territory: King Co, Burien/SeaTac, surrounding areas Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Hourly rate: $50-60/hr depending on experience Mileage + rate paid in between patients Sign on bonus: up to $10,000 for full-time!

Signature Healthcare at Home is a leading provider of home health in Oregon, and Washington. The Signature Home Health team possesses character, heart, and the desire to enhance the life of every person we serve. This includes working to achieve and sustain health, activity, and independence. The statement: “Care Where You Are” guides our organization’s dedication to offer quality care for our clients whose goal it is to remain in their chosen home setting. Signature Healthcare at Home is a subsidiary of the Pennant Group network with 300+ locations throughout the country. We offer the best of both worlds –The backing and stability of a proven healthcare “giant”, with the permission to operate locally as if it were our own Federal Way based business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Home Health Physical Therapist/PT provides rehabilitative and skilled physical therapy services to patients in their place of residence.
• Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s);
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling
• Provides patient and caregiver education
• Prepares clinical notes, and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals
• Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care
• 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.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy
• 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.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.

The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Qualifications/Skillsets:

• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within WA State
• Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state and possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by the Commission on accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (“CAPTE”) or any successor organization of the CAPTE.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. Signature Healthcare at Home provides professional, home-based medical care for patients needing rehabilitation and expert care following surgery, a hospital stay or other illness. For individuals and their caregivers who are facing chronic health conditions, the experienced team at Signature can help patients achieve their health care goals and promote healing while remaining in the comfort of their home. Signature Healthcare at Home works with each patient’s primary care provider to develop a care plan which will meet their individual needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.