PRN Physical Therapist / PT, Home Health

Accentcare Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) company matching

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Job summary

AccentCare offers a part-time Physical Therapist role in Chattanooga, TN, focusing on home health patients. You will evaluate, treat, and educate patients, working within an interdisciplinary team to plan and adjust care while documenting according to standards.

The position requires a CAPTE-approved Master’s in Physical Therapy, at least nine months of PT experience, state licensure, CPR, and a valid driver's license. Flexible schedule and agency productivity expectations apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physical therapy from CAPTE-accredited program.
• Minimum nine months of PT experience.
• Licensed to practice in the state of operation; CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations and documents treatment per physician orders.
• Develops and implements treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Educates patients and families regarding care plans and progress.
• Communicates results to physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains accurate documentation and complies with policies.
• Meets productivity standards while delivering quality care.
• Travels to patients' homes and coordinates care across locations.

Skills

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

CPR certified

Driver's license

Education

Master’s degree in physical therapy (CAPTE)

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist / PT, Home Health

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Position: Physical Therapist, Home Health

Position Type: Part-Time/PRN

Schedule: Flexible, M-F 8am-5pm

Offer Based On Years of Experience

What You Need to Know

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing evaluation and treatment to patients, functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing patient and family education and counseling regarding concerns, planning, implementing and modifying treatment procedures, maintaining appropriate documentation according to policies and procedures and current standards of practice. This position manages a caseload in accordance with agency productivity standards, attends and participates in patient and other conferences and agency in-services as assigned.

Be the Best Physical Therapist You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• Master’s degree in physical therapy approved by CAPTE accredited physical therapist education program
• Minimum nine months experience as a physical therapist
• Preferred community/home health experience
• Currently licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state of agency operation and compliant with accepted professional standards and practices
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations

Responsibilities:

As a Physical Therapist, you will:

• Provides patient care and documents treatment in accordance with physician orders, agency policy and patient needs.
• Performs patient evaluations in accordance with agency policy and procedure. Selects appropriate diagnostic material to assess all aspects of patient care.
• Informs the physician of the results of the assessment and recommended clinical interventions prior to initiating care.
• Develops and documents appropriate treatment plans for patients including selecting appropriate intervention approaches, strategies, materials and establishing treatment priorities.
• Provides an organized and efficient patient treatment which includes advising, educating and counseling the patient.
• Presents pertinent patient information to physicians and keeps team members informed of patient status and treatment plan.
• Provides appropriate treatment to patients according to patient needs and within the parameters set by the agency and payer.
• Determines appropriate goals, which are objective and measurable in nature, in collaboration with team members and patients.
• Meets agency productivity standards and uses work hours efficiently.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other.

You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.