Home Care - Physical Therapist

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and develops specific treatment programs for individual patients based on their needs and in accordance with the principles and practices of Physical Therapy.
• Responsible for providing the appropriate level of clinical direction for Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Plans, implements, manages and evaluates the provision of both professional and ancillary home health services (direct care and case management) to ensure that all patient's needs are met and quality care provided in accordance with Federal, State, JCAHO and program guidelines.
• Manages the activities of the multi-disciplinary team providing care to the patient.
• Maintains ongoing communication with all disciplines regarding the patient's care.
• Develops, implements, and carries out a discharge plan in conjunction with the patient, family/caregiver and members of the health care team.
• Interprets agency policy to patients/families.
• Reviews patients visits weekly and provides plan to PCS and team assistant, including anticipated weekend visits.
• Informs team assistant of any schedule changes and communicates caseload and patient care issues to Patient Care Supervisor.

Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PT (Physical Therapist) License
• Driver's License State of Florida (Florida driver's license is required within 30 days of hire)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
• Prior experience in Home Care is preferred but not required

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Benefits

BayCare HomeCare offers a competitive total reward package including benefits (Health, Dental, Vision), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match and additional yearly contribution, yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus, community discounts, and more.