Physical Therapist

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kentucky is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide compassionate care and home-based therapy. The ideal candidate will have a current PT license, a minimum of one year of experience, and demonstrate effective communication with patients and families. This role offers a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and a supportive team environment. Candidates must be available for weekend shifts. Join us in making a difference in patients' recovery journeys.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience as a PT in an acute care setting.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Must work 1 dedicated weekend day per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy as ordered by the attending physician.
• Communicate with patients' families about care plans.
• Document all clinical activities and maintain compliance.

Skills

Compassionate communicator

Attention to detail

Patience

Education

Current Physical Therapist license in Kentucky

Job description

Overview

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. $10,000 sign on bonus

Schedule & Territory

• Schedule: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 8am to 6pm. No on call
• Territory: Lexington, Frankfort, Paris, Midway, Lawrenceburg, Clay City, Stanton, Lancaster, Danville, Richmond, Paint Lick

Agency

Baptist Home Health Care Kentucky

How You\'ll Make a Difference

Care and compassion are at the heart of what you\'ll do as a Physical Therapist (PT). You\'ll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. You\'ll provide home-based therapy care for patients as directed by the attending physician. You are interacting with patients\' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey. Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.

What We Offer

• We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We\'ve launched a new guaranteed base salary plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day.
• We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities.
• Our schedules are flexible, and you\'ll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions.
• Our benefits package is competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifications & Attributes

• How You\'ll Work: You\'ll provide comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician. You will educate patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. You are accountable for completing accurate documentation and remaining compliant with all legal rules and regulations.

Major Areas Of Responsibility

• Plan of Care: Provide skilled physical therapy as ordered by the attending physician. Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff. Perform OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change.
• Patient Outcomes: Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
• Minimize Patient Risk: Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients and teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions.
• Family Educator/Advocate: Counsel patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of physical therapy. Instruct patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Supervision: Oversee and supervise therapy services of patient provided by PTAs and when appropriate, nurse assistants.
• Communication/Collaboration: Communicate with the PTAs and nurse aides on supervisory visit results.
• Policies: Completes all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Rules and Regulations: Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
• Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

Hard & Soft Skills

• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude
• Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
• Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions

Requirements

• Physical Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum one-year experience as a PT in an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred.
• Must work 1 dedicated weekend day per week
• Valid driver\'s license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
• Capable of all physical demands

Additional

• We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family.
• #INDBAP1
• We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.