Physical Therapist – Home Health Position Available In Clarke, Georgia

Job Description:

Job DescriptionWe are hiring for a Physical Therapist. At Athens Limestone HomeCare, a part of LHC Group, we embrace aculture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningfulconnections that come from it: for the whole patient, theirfamilies, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is allabout helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As a Physical Therapist, you can expect: the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patientrelationships continuing education and tuition reimbursementopportunities independence and autonomy career growth possibilities Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, moreadvanced quality healthcare.

The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT)in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation ofpatient care needs related to functional status/mobility,endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on thisassessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to helpdetermine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed atimproving and enhancing the patient’s well-being, and evaluates thepatient’s progress Evaluates the patient’s functional status and physical therapyneeds. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy planof care. Observes and reports the patient’s response to treatment andany changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/orthe physician. Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function,and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards ofpractice. Instructs and informs participating members of the health careteam, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan ofcare, functional limitations, and progress toward goals. Licensure Requirements Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of AL Current CPR certification Must have a current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, andaccess to a dependable vehicle