Alternate Solutions Health Network LLC is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a job in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Agency: Adena Home Health
Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.
Note: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), require COVID-19 vaccinations for all Medicare and Medicaid certified providers. Based on this regulation, all of our employees must be fully vaccinated or have a valid exemption.
Full-Time and Part-Time shifts available.
Counties we serve: Fayette, Pickaway, Hocking, Vinton, Ross, Highland, Pike and Jackson.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as a Physical Therapist (PT). You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. You'll provide home-based therapy care for patients as directed by the attending physician, interacting with patients' families and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey.
WHAT WE OFFER:
We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. On a pay per visit model, the more visits you make, the more you will earn! We pay mileage and have bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market, providing medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.
HOW YOU'LL WORK:
You'll provide comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician. You will educate patients and their family members, ensuring the safety of the patient. You are accountable for completing accurate documentation and remaining compliant with all legal rules and regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:
- Physical Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.
- Minimum of one year of experience as a PT in an acute setting is required.
- Home care experience is desired.
- Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers.
- Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.
- Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments.
- Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
- Detail-oriented and observant.
- Disciplined work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Provides skilled physical therapy in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician.
- Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and appropriate agency staff.
- Performs OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change.
- Completes initial evaluation and admission visit within 48-72 hours of referral.
- Develops plan of care.
- Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
- Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of physical therapy.
- Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment.
- Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures.
- Oversees and supervises therapy services of patient provided by PTAs and nurse assistants.
- Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
- Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences.
HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS:
Health Requirements: Must be able to meet all physical position requirements. Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Thereafter, an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel is required for this position.
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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Alternate Solutions Job ID #7310. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Home Health
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