Physical Therapist PT Home Health Position Available In Ouachita, Louisiana

Job Description:

Physical Therapist PT

• Home Health Services Specialconsideration for applicants who currently live in or commutable toMorgan, Jasper, or Newton County, GA!

Home is where the heart is!

That’s why is committed to caring for our patients and residents,as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as amember of our PruittHealth family. New Pay Per Point Model

• Toppay in the industry Our Compensation Plan for our clinicians is topof market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort.

By assigning higher point values, we can directly tie yourcompensation to the work you perform, and time spent outside of avisit.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide evaluative, consultative andtreatment interventions to all home health patients in their placeof residence referred by a licensed physician and will maintaineffective communication with home health partners patients,patient’s families and other internal and external customers asappropriate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate the patient’s levelof function and skilled therapy needs.
• Treat the patient torelieve pain, develop or restore function, and obtain maximumoutcomes according to the established plan of care.
• Advise andconsult the family and other interdisciplinary team members topromote optimal functional outcomes.
• Assesses, monitors,documents and reports progress of patient’s health and conditionusing required documents via clinician preferred technology, andwithin established timelines
• Helps maintain continuity of careby collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attendingphysician to develop, integrate, and manage the patient care planof care, making referrals to other disciplines as needed
• Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of home care and competency indiscipline for specific patient care skills, required for theprovision of care
• Conducts field visits to (1) evaluate ∈itiate start of care and (2) conduct clinical outcomesmonitoring, follow-up and care performance improvement initiatives
• Utilizes accepted company teaching materials in patient/familyeducation
• Completes documentation timely, accurately, and atthe point of care, according to industry standards (e.g., OASISassessments, SOC/Admissions, Recertifications, ABN’s, subsequentvisits, physician orders, care coordination, etc.)
• Meets agencyproductivity standards and utilizes time and resources effectivelyand efficiently
• Participates in center/agency surveys(Licensure/Joint Commission), mandatory in-services, caseconferences, staff meetings, and programs (e.g., PerformanceImprovement Program) as required
• Follow established safetyregulations and procedures, and report job-related functions/tasksthat involve occupational hazards, as necessary
• Maintainscurrent license, certification, and clinical records to meetfederal, state and agency regulations and guidelines
• Recognizesand responds to priorities in patient care showing initiative andsound judgment.
• Demonstrates willingness to adapt to change inworkload and assists with training/orienting others.
• Acceptsresponsibility to report any alleged or suspected violations tosupervisor and/or others until the issue is resolved.
• Abilityto be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, andmeet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines. As amember of our team , clinicians will have access totop-of-the-market pay structures with unlimited income potential,progressive benefit plan, mileage reimbursement, opportunity forcareer growth, additional pay incentives, and flexible schedules
• plus a great team environment that reflects our commitment tocaring for our 16,000 partners.

To apply, please attach or sendresume to .

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must havea valid professional license in State of practice.
• Graduate ofan accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• If foreign-trained, theprogram must be deemed substantially equivalent to a PhysicalTherapist entry level education in the U.

S. by a credentialsevaluation organization approved by the

APTA. PREFERRED SKILLS ANDEXPERIENCE

• Prior Home Health experience is preferable.

FamilyMakes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committedto loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference. Weare eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started atPruittHealth! As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, allqualified applicants will receive consideration without regard torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteranstatus.