Physical Therapist - Universal Home Health

otterbein; West Liberty (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

PTO accrues from day one

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Otterbein Home Health seeks a part-time Physical Therapist to travel locally in the West Liberty, OH area, providing rehabilitative care to home health patients. Eligible candidates will possess a Bachelor's or Master’s in Physical Therapy, an active Ohio license, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license.

The role requires collaboration with RNs, SLPs, Social Workers and Aides, developing care plans, and delivering patient-centered therapies in home settings.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or master's in physical therapy.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of physical therapist experience with community/home health preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current Ohio Physical Therapist license; valid Ohio driver's license; CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services per plan of care, assess functional status and contribute to developing the care plan.
• Assess patients for strength, mobility, gait, ROM and transfer capabilities.
• Instruct patients, families and caregivers in use and care of therapy equipment.
• Report reactions or changes to care to physician as needed.
• Initiate therapy programs and train other personnel and families in their therapy program.
• Supervise PTA as necessary.
• Participate in Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement program.
• Coordinate with home care team for comprehensive care.
• Submit clinical/progress notes timely per guidelines.

Skills

Physical therapy

Home health

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Otterbein Home Health provides Home Health services for the elderly, complimenting already strong independent senior services, outpatient capabilities and clinical facilities at Otterbein. This wide array of services establishes one of the most extensive portfolios of independent senior care capabilities in the state.

Otterbein Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency with an established reputation for high-quality services. Otterbein Home Health services are an integral part of Otterbein Retirement Living Communities services portfolio and available to Otterbein residents, in addition to residents in the surrounding area.

This position travels locally throughout the greater West Liberty Oh area (Auglaize, Logan, Champaign, and Hardin counties) providing patient services in a Home Health care setting.

Providing a high level of personalized care, Home Health by Otterbein is guided by Otterbein's nearly century-old tradition of faith-based ministry, clinical skills and strong community ties.

The Physical Therapist provides rehabilitative care (physical therapy) for home health patients needing assistance and training in ambulation, transferring, gait training and home exercise programs. The Physical Therapist works as part of the interdisciplinary home care team including the Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, Social Worker and Home Health Aide.

At Otterbein, you're more than an employee, you're a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Shift: Part Time and PRN

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to patients according to a plan of care. This may include assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participation in developing the total plan of care as well as providing direct physical therapy treatment.
• Assess patients for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM and transfer capabilities.
• Instruct patients, families and caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Report patient's reaction to treatment or changes in care to patient's physician as needed and appropriate.
• Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct other personnel, patient and/or family/caregivers in their therapy program, as well as the goals of therapy.
• Supervise the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) as necessary.
• Participate in Otterbein Universal Home Health Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement program.
• Confer with the attending physician, home care team members and patient and/or family/caregivers to promote coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress notes in a timely manner and in accordance with Otterbein Universal Home Health, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree or master's in physical therapy.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of physical therapist experience with community / home health preferred.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification: Current license as a Physical Therapist from the State of Ohio or made application for same. Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and access to reliable transportation. Current CPR certification required.

Complete a minimum of twelve (12) hours of in-services per year.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
• Financial Security
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection
• Growth & Development
• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo , and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work
• *Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked and do not apply to PRN status.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We're a non-p