PRN Physical Therapist / PT, Home Health

AccentCare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO & holidays

Professional development

401(k) matching

FSAs & HSAs

Wellness programs

AccentCare scrubs discount

Job summary

AccentCare in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Physical Therapist for Home Health. This part-time/PRN role offers flexible scheduling (M-F 8am-5pm) and a caseload in our Home Health program.

You will evaluate and treat patients, document care, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, educate families, and travel to patient locations. Requirements include CAPTE-approved master's, at least nine months' PT experience, Tennessee license, CPR, and driving.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physical therapy approved by CAPTE.
• Minimum nine months of experience as a physical therapist.
• Licensed to practice in the state of operation.
• Valid CPR certification and a valid driver’s license with ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and documents treatment per orders and policy.
• Performs patient evaluations per policy and procedure; selects diagnostic material.
• Informs physician of assessment results and recommended interventions.
• Develops and documents treatment plans with objectives and priorities.
• Educates and counsels patients and presents information to physicians and team.
• Meets productivity standards and uses work hours efficiently.

Skills

CPR certification

Licensed driver

Patient evaluation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in physical therapy (CAPTE-approved)

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist / PT, Home Health

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Position: Physical Therapist, Home Health

Position Type: Part-Time/PRN

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Physical Therapist, Home Health

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.