Physical Therapist/PT - Home Health

AccentCare; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 98,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

AccentCare is seeking a Physical Therapist for Home Health in the Dauphin County coverage area. This full-time role offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus and a salary range of $98,000 to $109,000, with a Mon–Fri 8am–5pm schedule.

The PT will evaluate, treat, educate patients and families, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Qualifications include a CAPTE‑accredited PT degree, at least nine months of PT experience, active state licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physical therapy approved by CAPTE-accredited program.
• Minimum nine months experience as a physical therapist.
• CPR certification maintained while employed.
• Licensed to practice as a PT in the state of operation.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and treatment to patients as part of the care team.
• Educate patients and families about concerns; document following policies.
• Manage caseload per agency productivity standards and attend conferences.
• Develop and adjust treatment plans; document progress and goals.
• Communicate patient status and plan with physicians and team.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient care

Education

Master's degree in physical therapy (CAPTE)

Job description

Overview

$20,000 Sign on Bonus

Physical Therapist / PT, Home Health

Coverage Area: Dauphin County (Middletown, Hummelstown, Hershey, Harrisburg)

Position: Physical Therapist, Home Health

Position Type: Full-Time

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Physical Therapist, Home Health

Salary: $98,000 - $109,000

Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm

Offer Based On Years of Experience

What You Need to Know

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing evaluation and treatment to patients, functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing patient and family education and counseling regarding concerns, planning, implementing and modifying treatment procedures, maintaining appropriate documentation according to policies and procedures and current standards of practice. This position manages a caseload in accordance with agency productivity standards, attends and participates in patient and other conferences and agency in-services as assigned.

Be the Best Physical Therapist You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• Master's degree in physical therapy approved by CAPTE accredited physical therapist education program
• Minimum nine months experience as a physical therapist
• Preferred community/home health experience
• Currently licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state of agency operation and compliant with accepted professional standards and practices
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations

Responsibilities

As a Physical Therapist, you will:

• Provides patient care and documents treatment in accordance with physician orders, agency policy and patient needs.
• Performs patient evaluations in accordance with agency policy and procedure. Selects appropriate diagnostic material to assess all aspects of patient care.
• Informs the physician of the results of the assessment and recommended clinical interventions prior to initiating care.
• Develops and documents appropriate treatment plans for patients including selecting appropriate intervention approaches, strategies, materials and establishing treatment priorities.
• Provides an organized and efficient patient treatment which includes advising, educating and counseling the patient.
• Presents pertinent patient information to physicians and keeps team members informed of patient status and treatment plan.
• Provides appropriate treatment to patients according to patient needs and within the parameters set by the agency and payer.
• Determines appropriate goals, which are objective and measurable in nature, in collaboration with team members and patients.
• Meets agency productivity standards and uses work hours efficiently.

Our benefits include

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you're part of a community that cares - for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.