Physical Therapist PT Home Health

PruittHealth; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health services is seeking dedicated Physical Therapists to join their compassionate team. This role offers the opportunity to provide evaluative and consultative interventions to patients in their homes, ensuring optimal functional outcomes through personalized care plans. With a focus on collaboration and communication, you will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to promote patient health and well-being. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay structures, flexible schedules, and a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement

Flexible Schedules

Career Growth Opportunities

Progressive Benefit Plan

Additional Pay Incentives

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' needs and implement treatment plans.
• Document patient progress and collaborate with the care team.
• Conduct field visits and maintain continuity of care.

Skills

Home Health Experience

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Clinical Documentation

Communication Skills

Education

Valid Professional License

Accredited Physical Therapy Program

Tools

OASIS Assessments

Clinician Preferred Technology

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapist PT Home Health (2501191)

Physical Therapist PT – Home Health Services

Special consideration for applicants who currently live in or commutable to Carteret or Onslow County, North Carolina.

Full Time, Part Time and PRN positions available.

Home is where the heart is! That's why PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family.

New Pay Per Point Model – Top pay in the industry

Our Compensation Plan for our clinicians is top of market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort. By assigning higher point values, we can directly tie your compensation to the work you perform, and time spent outside of a visit.

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide evaluative, consultative and treatment interventions to all home health patients in their place of residence referred by a licensed physician and will maintain effective communication with home health partners, patients, patient’s families and other internal and external customers as appropriate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Evaluate the patient’s level of function and skilled therapy needs.
2. Treat the patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and obtain maximum outcomes according to the established plan of care.
3. Advise and consult the family and other interdisciplinary team members to promote optimal functional outcomes.
4. Assess, monitor, document and report progress of patient's health and condition using required documents via clinician preferred technology, and within established timelines.
5. Help maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan, making referrals to other disciplines as needed.
6. Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of home care and competency in discipline for specific patient care skills, required for the provision of care.
7. Conduct field visits to evaluate & initiate start of care and conduct clinical outcomes monitoring, follow-up and care performance improvement initiatives.
8. Utilize accepted company teaching materials in patient/family education.
9. Complete documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards (e.g., OASIS assessments, SOC/Admissions, Recertifications, ABN’s, subsequent visits, physician orders, care coordination, etc.).
10. Meet agency productivity standards and utilize time and resources effectively and efficiently.
11. Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure/Joint Commission), mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs (e.g., Performance Improvement Program) as required.
12. Follow established safety regulations and procedures, and report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, as necessary.
13. Maintain current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines.
14. Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care showing initiative and sound judgment.
15. Demonstrate willingness to adapt to change in workload and assist with training/orienting others.
16. Accept responsibility to report any alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or others until the issue is resolved.
17. Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

As a member of our team, clinicians will have access to top-of-the-market pay structures with unlimited income potential, progressive benefit plan, mileage reimbursement, opportunity for career growth, additional pay incentives, and flexible schedules – plus a great team environment that reflects our commitment to caring for our 16,000 partners.

To apply please email [e-mail]

Qualifications

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must have a valid professional license in State of practice.
2. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
3. If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Physical Therapist entry level education in the U.S. by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the APTA.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Prior Home Health experience is preferable.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.