Physical Therapist PT - Home Health

Empath Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional home health care in the Fort Myers area. This role as a Home Health Physical Therapist involves delivering tailored physical therapy services to patients, ensuring they regain and maintain optimal physical function. You'll work closely with physicians and care teams to create and adjust care plans, conduct assessments, and report on patient progress. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while embracing diversity and fostering a supportive environment. If you're passionate about helping others and committed to high-quality care, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist in Florida.
• Minimum of one year experience in home health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services as prescribed by a physician.
• Perform assessments to determine patient’s level of functioning.
• Develop and revise care plans to help patients achieve mobility goals.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Licensure as a Physical Therapist in Florida

Job description

Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Home Health PT Physical Therapist. The Home Health Physical Therapist treats the patient by use of mechanical means, such as exercise and heat, to return and maintain the patient to his/her optimum level of physical functioning.

Locations: home health visits in Lee county (Fort Myers area)

Schedule: Full-Time, M-F with weekend/on-call/holiday rotations required.

The Home Health PT Physical Therapist:

• Provides physical therapy services to patient as prescribed by a physician in compliance with agency policies and procedures and federal and state regulations.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points, to determine level of functioning and patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living.
• Develops and revises a plan of care, in consultation with the physician and other care team members, which will enable patient to achieve realistic goals of mobility.
• Reports to the physician and designated agency representative patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition.

Requirements:

• Licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of Florida
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in home health care preferred.

Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.

Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.

Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!