Physical Therapist (PT) SIGN ON BONUS

Personal Touch Home Care; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k retirement plan

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Employee assistance program

Perks program

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Care in Newport News, VA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for full-time home health services in the Newport News area. You will evaluate patients, develop and implement therapy plans, and coordinate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

The role requires VA licensure, CPR certification, and strong communication skills. A two-year PT background and familiarity with healthcare IT systems are preferred.

Qualifications

• Virginia Physical Therapist license required.
• Two years of PT experience preferred; home health experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with clinical documentation and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides PT services per physician's plan of care; assesses functional status and home environment.
• Initiates therapy programs and educates patients and caregivers.
• Supervises PT aides/home health aides when participating in rehabilitation.
• Identifies needs for other home health services and makes referrals as needed.
• Participates in discharge planning and submits clinical progress summaries.
• Provides in-service education for nursing personnel.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Allscripts/NetSmart familiarity

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Allscripts/NetSmart

Job description

SIGN-ON BONUS!!

Physical Therapist (PT)

Newport News, VA

About Us:

With 50 years of dedicated service to our communities, Personal Touch has been a trusted provider of home care. Our priority lies in ensuring exemplary patient care while fostering a supportive and empowering workplace culture for all team members.

Why Choose Us:

At Personal-Touch Home Care, we are committed to creating a rewarding and fulfilling experience for our team members. Our established history and reputation provide a stable and trusted foundation for your career. Join us in positively impacting the lives of our patients and their families. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits that enhance your overall well-being and support your career growth. They include:

• Employee Recognition Programs:We acknowledge and celebrate your contributions.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:We offer an inclusive package with Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Long-Term Disability Coverage to ensure access to quality medical care while promoting overall wellness.
• Generous Paid Time Off:We provide generous paid time off to ensure you can recharge and return to work refreshed, leading to greater productivity and job satisfaction. We support a healthy work-life balance.
• Retirement Benefits:We offer a 401k plan to secure your financial future and help you save for retirement.
• Life Insurance:We offer company paid life insurance providing peace of mind and financial protection for you and your loved ones.
• Mileage Reimbursement:We make sure you're compensated for your business travel.
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development:Empowering you to thrive and grow.
• Employee Assistance Program:Supporting the well-being of you and your family.
• Perks Program:Exclusive deals and offers on products, services, and experiences you need and love.

We are seeking a qualified FT Physical Therapist for our office location in Newport News.

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for physical therapy services. Completing initial assessments, routine visits and communicating all patient related information back to the office and documenting accordingly.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
  a. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
  b. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM-potential for rehabilitation.
  c. Directing physical therapy treatment.
  d. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
  e. Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
  f. Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.

• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with the patient, as well as instructing them to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.

• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.

• Supervising physical therapy assistant, home health aides/personal care aides when such personnel are participating in patient's rehabilitation regime.

• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary. 6. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.

• Participates in discharge planning for patient.

• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals.

• Provides physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers when indicated.

• Provides in-service education for nursing personnel as needed.

• Participates in peer consultation process.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Currently licensed as an Physical Therapist in the State of Virginia.

• Preferred two (2) years of experience as a physical therapist. Home Health experience preferred.

• CPR Certification required

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

• Strong computer skills; familiarity with Allscripts/NetSmart preferred.

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Job Types:

Full-TIme

Pay:

$120,000 to $130,000 annual salary