PRN Physical Therapist- Home Health-King County

Pennant; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Signature Healthcare at Home in King County seeks a Home Health Physical Therapist to deliver rehabilitative PT in patients' homes. This PRN/Part Time role covers Federal Way and surrounding areas, with a Monday-Friday schedule and an hourly rate of $50–$60 depending on experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating an individualized plan of care, counseling patients and families, documenting progress, and collaborating with physicians and the care team to ensure quality home health services.

Qualifications

• Must hold WA State Physical Therapist license.
• Degree from CAPTE-accredited program (BA/BS or Master’s).
• Two years of home health experience preferred; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop the individualized plan of care with patient, caregiver(s), and team.
• Provide patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education.
• Prepare clinical notes and progress summaries tied to goals.
• Communicate with physician and care team regarding plan of care.
• Deliver PT services per physician’s plan of care; assess status, ROM, and mobility.
• Supervise PT Assistants per policy and state regulations.
• Participate in discharge planning and care coordination.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Driving/Transportation

Education

WA State PT license

CAPTE-accredited PT degree

2 years home health experience

Job description

Now Hiring

Home Health Physical Therapist

Territory: King County-Federal Way, surrounding areas

Work Schedule:

PRN /Part Time

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Hourly rate : $50-60/hr depending on experience

Mileage + rate paid in between patients

Signature Healthcare at Home is a leading provider of home health in Oregon, and Washington. The Signature Home Health team possesses character, heart, and the desire to enhance the life of every person we serve. This includes working to achieve and sustain health, activity, and independence. The statement: “Care Where You Are” guides our organization’s dedication to offer quality care for our clients whose goal it is to remain in their chosen home setting. Signature Healthcare at Home is a subsidiary of thePennant Groupnetwork with 300+ locations throughout the country. We offer the best of both worlds –The backing and stability of a proven healthcare “giant”, with the permission to operate locally as if it were our own Federal Way based business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Home Health Physical Therapist/PT provides rehabilitative and skilled physical therapy services to patients in their place of residence.

• Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s);
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling
• Provides patient and caregiver education
• Prepares clinical notes, and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals
• Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care
• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician’s plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy
• 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 a patient, as well as instructing them as 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.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Qualifications/Skillsets:

• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within WA State
• Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state and possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by the Commission on accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (“CAPTE”) or any successor organization of the CAPTE.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.