Physical Therapist, Home Health Per Diem

About the role

Explore opportunities with Geisinger Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Coverage area: Luzerne County (Wyoming Valley); home base: Plains, PA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs.
• Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, 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 the physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
• Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC 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.
• Ability to function 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.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire (preferred).

Pay

Annual total cash target pay: $86,607 – $129,910 (assumes full-time employment at 40 weekly hours, full productivity). Per visit point pay: $49.97 – $74.95. Hourly rate: $41.64 – $62.46. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and varies based on local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. When conducting visits, you are paid per visit point rate multiplied by productivity points accrued for each visit type (points cover direct and indirect patient care activities). Visit volume varies based on individual productivity targets and assigned visit points. Hourly rate applies to certain non-visit activities such as orientation. All minimum wage laws are followed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401(k) contribution.