Physical Therapist, Home Health, Luzerne County (Full-time)

Allied Services; Clarks Summit (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver medically prescribed therapy to patients in their homes, under supervision of the Clinical Therapies Nursing Supervisor. The role includes advising other professionals and providing age-appropriate care from adolescents to the elderly, in line with Home Health Division policies.

The candidate must hold a PTA license in Pennsylvania, complete a background check, and have a valid PA driver's license with reliable transportation; travel to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist by the PA State Board.
• Must be able to travel to patients' homes.
• Must pass PA State Police background check.
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid PA driver's license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide medically prescribed physical therapy to patients in their place of residence.
• Advise other professional staff who share responsibility for patient care.
• Assess data reflective of the patient’s status and provide age-specific care from adolescent to geriatric.
• Promote adherence to Home Health Division policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel to patient homes

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Clinical Therapies Nursing Supervisor, or designee, and in accordance with agency policy, the Physical Therapist provides medically prescribed physical therapy to patients in their place of residence and provides advisory service to other professional workers who share responsibility for patient care.

Brief Description GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Clinical Therapies Nursing Supervisor, or designee, and in accordance with agency policy, the Physical Therapist provides medically prescribed physical therapy to patients in their place of residence and provides advisory service to other professional workers who share responsibility for patient care.

The Physical Therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by his/her department – adolescent through geriatric. The Physical Therapist must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs; and to provide the care needed as described in the Home Health Division’s policies and procedures.

Type of supervision exercised: None. Jobs reporting to this position: None.

EDUCATION: Minimum of Bachelor\'s of Science degree in Physical Therapy required from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

WORK EXPERIENCE: One (1) Year Physical Therapy Experience Preferred.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Current licensure as a registered Physical Therapist by the PA State Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs required.

Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.

Must exhibit flexibility in managing multifaceted requirements of position and ability to function independently in home setting.

Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with staff, patients, and families.

Valid PA driver’s license and available transportation during all working hours required.

Position involves bending, reaching, and stooping (occasionally in strained position) throughout shift.

Ability to transport self throughout facility is required.

Must be able to travel to patient’s homes as required.

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS: No unusual accident or health hazards inherent in position.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in a well-lit office environment and in varying conditions in patient homes (where conditions may be less than desirable).