Home Health Physical Therapist (Home Health PT)
Suncrest Hospice · Ames, IA · Today
HealthcarePart-time
About the role
The Physical Therapist will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, Independent Living Facilities, and Assisted Living Facilities. This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team and evaluates and services to the home health patient with neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary impairments; gross motor, sensorimotor, and developmental delays; as well as traumatic injuries and orthopedic disorders.
Responsibilities
- Provide care and services for a group of patients in their residences (private homes, Independent Living Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities)
- Serve as a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team
- Evaluate and treat patients with neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary impairments; gross motor, sensorimotor, and developmental delays; traumatic injuries; and orthopedic disorders
Requirements
- Current Physical Therapist licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice
- One year of experience under license
- Ability to work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with a team of clinicians
- Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team
- Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of state and federal rules and regulations
- Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e. to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)
- Ability to learn an electronic medical records system
- Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance
- CPR Certification
Benefits
- Actual Work/Life Balance
- Competitive Pay
- Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
- A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
- The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades