Home Health Field 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.
• Provides 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 written and verbal communication with all disciplines to monitor the provision of therapeutic services.
• 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 (Physical Therapy)
• Prior experience in Physical Therapy preferred
• Prior experience in Home Care preferred

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of physical therapy techniques and protocols
• Experience with patient care and case management

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) match and additional year contribution
• Yearly performance appraisal and team award bonus
• Community discounts

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full Time, Exempt

Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Occasional Weekend Work

Occasional On Call

Home visits in assigned service area: Pasco County, FL