Home Health Physical Therapist

A PRN position is available at our Suncrest Home Health location•We are looking for a Physical Therapist to come work with us in the Atlanta metropolitan area. As a Home Health Agency with over 50 plus years of experience, the appointed Physical Therapist would get to work in a clinic environment with diverse populations of patients. Come join our dynamic team of socially conscious physicians who are trained to operate at the top of their licenses by providing communities with excellent healthcare. Responsibilities Meet with new patients and give them tours of our facility Devise detailed treatment and care plans for each of the patients Communicate and coordinate with patients' physicians to ensure a consistent level of care Visit patients in their homes and at other facilities on a limited basis Exercise independent judgment based on experience to implement effective treatment combinations Evaluate and report on patients' progress Assist administrative staff with billing and reporting inquiries Comply with federal and state physical therapy regulations Complete at least 10 hours of continuing education every two years Reviewing patients' medical histories Diagnosing patients by observing their movements and listening to their concerns Developing individualized treatment plans for patients Outlining clear goals for patients and the expected outcomes of the plan Using exercises, stretching, equipment, and hands-on therapy to manage patients' pain, increase mobility, and prevent further pain and injury Recording patients' progress and modifying the plan of care if needed Educating patients and family members about the recovery process Skills Analytical skills for selecting the best diagnostic tools and analyzing results to identify an accurate diagnosis while developing an effective treatment plan. Communication skills for communicating diagnoses, test results and available treatments in terms that clients and their families can understand. Compassion when working with individuals frustrated by the difficulties they are experiencing. Critical thinking skills for adjusting treatment plans as required and identifying alternative ways to help. Attention to detail for maintaining notes on treatment and progress. Listening skills for listening to concerns and symptoms of clients so they can decide the most appropriate course of treatment. A degree in medicine is a basic prerequisite Must have completed family medicine internship and residency Must possess all the necessary medical licenses and certification needed to work in a particular locality. Experience working in an Integrated Healthcare Delivery System is a plus Salary- Negotiable Education- Valid state of Georgia Physical Therapist license Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success Basic computer skills CPR and first aid certification required A minimum of two years of experience working in the physical therapy field preferred.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Home Health Application Question(s): Are you fully vaccinated against or willing to get fully vaccinated for

COVID-19?

Experience:

physical therapy: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Physical Therapy License for the state of GA (Required)

Work Location:

In person