Physical Therapist Per Visit-VHS-Home Care-Per Diem (Bergen/Passaic/Morris counties)

Hackensack Meridian Health; Woodland Park (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing exceptional rehabilitation therapy to patients in their homes, ensuring personalized care through evaluation and tailored treatment programs. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, where they can make a significant impact on patients' lives. With a commitment to professional development, the organization offers a comprehensive rewards package, including health benefits and tuition reimbursement. If you're passionate about helping others and advancing your career in a supportive setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Travel Reimbursement

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Minimum of six months of PT experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional rehabilitation therapy to patients at home.
• Develop individualized treatment programs based on evaluations.
• Document patient progress and ensure timely communication.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

PC Skills

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Visiting Health Services of New Jersey (VHSNJ), a partnership between Hackensack Meridian Health and St. Joseph's Health, provides a comprehensive continuum of home health care and hospice services, support, and resources to patients and families in Passaic, Bergen, and parts of Morris counties. The VHSNJ multidisciplinary clinical and support teams provide high-quality care to patients where they most want to be—in their homes.

At Visiting Health Services of New Jersey and Hackensack Meridian Health, we recognize our team members by offering a Total Rewards package including: Comprehensive Health Benefits, generous Paid Time Off, Travel Reimbursement, as well as an investment in your future with a 401k match and Tuition Reimbursement.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy (PT)
• Minimum of Six (6) Months PT Experience
• PC Experience/Skills

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Doctorate

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Physical Therapist License
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing professional rehabilitation therapy to patients in their home through evaluation, development, and implementation of individual goal-oriented therapy programs in accordance with organization policies and procedures and external organizations.

• Complete patient evaluation within the specified time frame and ensure it contains data that reflects a complete, holistic assessment of the client's condition.
• Develop an individualized treatment program based on evaluation findings, focusing on time-oriented, functional, and measurable short- and long-term goals.
• Prepare appropriate documentation, such as progress notes, reassessments, and discharge summaries, according to policy and procedures. Ensure that documentation reflects skilled care and monitors the patient's progress towards goals.
• Ensure documentation is precise, submitted in a timely manner, and supports the need for continued skilled care in the home.
• Follow the physician's plan of care regarding the frequency and duration of services.
• Act as a liaison among physician, MCP, and other healthcare team members to ensure effective coordination, appropriate resource referral, and utilization of home health aide services.
• Supervise the Physician Therapy Assistant (PTA), assess their ability to perform interventions, and ensure co-signatures are completed within regulatory timeframes.
• Educate patients and/or caregivers with written home programs, and submit copies to the medical record as per policy.
• Provide comprehensive education to patients and caregivers based on their needs in an understandable manner.
• Develop rapport and mutual respect with patients to foster an environment conducive to goal achievement. Implement treatment plans with clinical skill and techniques, and meet productivity requirements consistently.
• Participate in discharge planning throughout the patient's course of care, addressing problem areas appropriately.
• Complete scheduling requirements accurately and timely, updating and submitting schedules through appropriate systems.
• Respond promptly to voicemails and messages.
• Document communication with other healthcare team members throughout the patient's care using secure messaging systems.
• Ensure discharge summaries accurately reflect the patient's current status, outcomes, and recommendations for further services.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility in responsibilities.
• Adhere to HMH's organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling a minimum of 50 lbs., and standing for at least 8 hours a day are required.