Physical Therapist- Home Care

About the Role

This opening is for the Home Health Float Team, based out of Roanoke, providing coverage to surrounding areas. Mileage reimbursement, company equipment, and a sign-on bonus are available.

Responsibilities

• Confirm and interpret physician referrals, perform patient assessments, and plan/implement individualized treatment programs accounting for developmental/chronological age and medical diagnoses.
• Provide patient care based on physician referral and age-appropriate assessment, designing treatment programs to achieve goals set with the patient and/or family.
• Coordinate patient care through written/verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Document in the patient's medical record and complete other care-related forms per regulatory and department/hospital policies.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and collaborate with therapy staff, support staff, volunteers, and students to ensure efficient clinical activity and quality care.
• Participate in departmental/professional activities including in-services, performance improvement, program development/evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review, and staff meetings.
• Deliver excellent customer service and patient care with respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy; champion the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• Orient new employees and provide guidance to volunteers, students, support, or contract staff.
• Provide problem-solving, consultation, advising, or interpretation services to others as needed.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy. Bachelor's degree as a Physical Therapist with 5 years of experience, OR a Master's or Doctorate degree is required.

Licensure/Certification: Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy. AHA BLS certification (from a Carilion approved program) must be obtained within six months of employment.

Experience: For Home Health positions, one year of clinical experience is required. Experience in site-specific level of care is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of life span growth and development principles; ability to assess and interpret age-specific patient needs and provide care accordingly.
• Within scope of license and per physician referral, interpret orders, perform assessments, and plan/implement treatment programs.
• Physical ability to lift, manipulate, push, pull, bend, and walk with patients (may weigh over 200 pounds).
• For Home Care: must provide own transportation and travel daily between patient homes.
• Ability to work at other Carilion facilities as needed.

Pay

$39.00 - $62.40 per hour. Employee pay is based on qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan (vested after five years) and Voluntary 403B
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to the health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training