Physical Therapist PT Home Health Position Available In Ouachita, Louisiana

Job Description:

Physical Therapist PT

• Home Health Services
• Sign on Bonus!$10,000 Sign On Bonus
• This is an earn as you go bonus plan anddoes not require a contract of employment.

Special considerationfor applicants who currently live in or commutable to Morgan,Jasper, or Newton County, GA! Home is where the heart is! That’swhy PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients andresidents, as well as providing our employees with a rewardingcareer as a member of our PruittHealth family. New Pay Per PointModel

• Top pay in the industry Our Compensation Plan for ourclinicians is top of market and pays higher for visits that requiregreater effort.

By assigning higher point values, we can directlytie your compensation to the work you perform, and time spentoutside of a visit.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide evaluative,consultative and treatment interventions to all home healthpatients in their place of residence referred by a licensedphysician and will maintain effective communication with homehealth partners patients, patient’s families and other internal andexternal customers as appropriate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluatethe patient’s level of function and skilled therapy needs.
• Treatthe patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, andobtain maximum outcomes according to the established plan of care.
• Advise and consult the family and other interdisciplinary teammembers to promote optimal functional outcomes.
• Assesses,monitors, documents and reports progress of patient’s health andcondition using required documents via clinician preferredtechnology, and within established timelines
• Helps maintaincontinuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary teamand attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage thepatient care plan of care, making referrals to other disciplines asneeded
• Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of home care andcompetency in discipline for specific patient care skills, requiredfor the provision 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 at thepoint 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
• Maintains currentlicense, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, stateand agency regulations and guidelines
• Recognizes and responds topriorities in patient care showing initiative and sound judgment.
• Demonstrates willingness to adapt to change in workload and assistswith training/orienting others.
• Accepts responsibility to reportany alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or othersuntil the issue is resolved.
• Ability to be self-directed,prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes andstrategic goals by targeted deadlines. As a member of our team ,clinicians will have access to top-of-the-market pay structureswith unlimited income potential, progressive benefit plan, mileagereimbursement, opportunity for career growth, additional payincentives, and flexible schedules
• plus a great team environmentthat reflects our commitment to caring for our 16,000 partners.

Toapply, please attach or send resume toKristen.

Krause1@pruitthealth.com.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION ANDEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid professional license inState of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical TherapyProgram.
• If foreign-trained, the program must be deemedsubstantially equivalent to a Physical Therapist entry leveleducation in the U.

S. by a credentials evaluation organizationapproved by the

APTA. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Prior HomeHealth experience is preferable.

Family Makes Us Stronger. Ourfamily, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, andcaring. United in making a difference. We are eager to connect withyou! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth! As an EqualEmployment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants willreceive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, disability, or veteran status. HH1