Physical Therapist - Universal Home Health

Overview

Otterbein Home Health provides Home Health services for the elderly, complementing already strong independent senior services, outpatient capabilities, and clinical facilities at Otterbein. This wide array of services establishes one of the most extensive portfolios of independent senior care capabilities in the state. Otterbein Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency with an established reputation for high-quality services. This position travels locally throughout the greater West Liberty, OH area (West Liberty, Lima, Bellefontaine, and Urbana), providing patient services in a Home Health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to patients according to a plan of care.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participate in developing the total plan of care.
• Provide direct physical therapy treatment.
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Report patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in care to patient’s physician as needed and appropriate.
• Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct other personnel, patient, and/or family/caregivers in their therapy program, as well as the goals of therapy.
• Supervise the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) as necessary.
• Participate in Otterbein Universal Home Health Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement program.
• Confer with the attending physician, home care team members, and patient and/or family/caregivers to promote coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress notes in a timely manner and in accordance with Otterbein Universal Home Health, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.

Education And Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or master’s in physical therapy.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of physical therapist experience with community/home health preferred.

BENEFITS

• Health & Wellness Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits.
• Vision & Dental Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
• Financial Security: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one.
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study.
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College.
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges.
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection.
• Growth & Development: University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts.
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks.
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work.

* Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked and do not apply to PRN status.