Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

Pay

• Standard visits: $75.00
• Evaluations: $85.00

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care, which may include but is not limited to:
  • Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participating in the development of the total plan of care.
  • Evaluating home environment.
  • Assessing for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM, 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.
  • Initiating physical therapy program and instructing other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy.
  • Participating in case conferences to instruct on goals of the physical therapy program for the patient.
  • Training patient in the use of prosthetic device, if applicable.
  • Identifying patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and referring as necessary.
  • Preparing and submitting clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
  • Participating in discharge planning for patient.
  • Providing physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
  • Providing in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
  • Participating in peer consultation process.
  • Supervising physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
  • When therapy is the only skilled service, instructing, supervising, and evaluating home health aide care every two weeks.

Qualifications

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s 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 is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Must possess independent general liability and workers’ compensation coverage/certification.

Benefits

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

Work location

On the road