Physical Therapist - Bonus Available

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About the role

As the Physical Therapist in Home Health, you will complete assessments and evaluations of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain, and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment, you will help determine a treatment plan, perform interventions to improve and enhance the patient's well-being, and evaluate the patient's progress.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs
• Assists the physician in developing the therapy plan of care
• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in condition to the supervising nurse and/or physician
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice
• Instructs and informs the health care team, patient, and family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals
• Visits patients according to the Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per policy
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state-specific guidelines
• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care
• Functions in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

Pay

$91,165 - $136,747 annual total cash target pay, comprising:

• $43.83 - $65.74 per visit point
• $52.60 - $78.89 hourly rate

Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay, based on local labor markets, education, work experience, and other factors. This role receives two types of compensation:

• Per visit point rate for visits (calculated by multiplying the per visit point rate by productivity points accrued for various types of visits)
• Hourly rate for non-visit activities such as orientation

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Benefits

• $10,000 bonus available for full-time roles
• Relocation bonus available
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)