Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) PRN $2,500 Sign On Bonus- Marseilles

This is a PRN position.

Pay

• Standard visits: $75.00
• Evaluations: $85.00

About the role

The Physical Therapist is responsible for completing physical therapy services in adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Service Agreement.

• Flexibility and convenience to control your own schedule and geographic area of your patients.
• Administrative support to schedule and track visits utilizing Emergency Medical Response technology with direct communication to Home Health Director.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care, including:
  • Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
  • Evaluating home environment.
  • Assessing for muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and potential for rehabilitation.
  • Directing physical therapy treatment.
  • Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
  • Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
  • Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy, as well as instructing them on the goals of the program by participating in case conferences.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic devices.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two weeks.

Requirements

• Degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist; community/home health experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/organization requirements and in good working order.
• Independent general liability workman’s compensation coverage/certificate.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement: $0.60 per mile after a 15-mile per day deduction

Schedule

PRN (as needed)

Work Location

On the road (Home Health)