We are growing and need a Home Health PT.... Responsibilities and Duties for Physical Therapist (PT) : Performs accurate and comprehensive assessments. Completes OASIS data sets for "therapy only" cases. Obtains physician orders for visit frequencies or certification and re-certification of home physical therapy services as needed. Coordinates care planning and delivery with the physician, patient, and family/caregivers, other healthcare team members, and HHA staff to facilitate optimal patient outcomes. Educates patients, their families/caregivers, and other staff as appropriate, in appropriate physical therapy modalities. Delivers physical therapy modalities appropriate to the patient's clinical status and needs, and in accordance with the standard of care for patient's age. Provides, modifies, or discontinues physical therapy modalities based upon an ongoing assessment/reassessment of the patient's clinical status and in accordance with physician orders. Assesses the patient for the need for durable medical equipment as well as other adaptive equipment needs. Develops appropriate home exercise programs tailored to the patient's clinical status, needs, and age. Synthesizes data from the physical examination and analyzes data to make clinical judgments regarding patient management. Able to appropriately assess and reassess a patient's pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management modalities that include, but are not limited to, physical therapy modalities. Educates the patient and/or caregiver in effective pain management modalities. Provides physical therapy modalities in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. Provides supervision and mentorship to PT assistants. Identifies risk of injuries or threats to life and health in the patient's environment (e.g. environmental/safety/mobility risks) and implements appropriate interventions to reduce those risks. Addresses and supports cultural practices providing such practices do not harm the patient or others, and do not interfere with the planned course of physical therapy. Performs transfer and discharge planning functions in accordance with HHA policy and applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Participates in the organization's information management program. Complies with the HHA's policies. Adheres to applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Completes and submits necessary documentation in accordance with HHA policy and applicable regulations. Submits verification of completed visits in accordance with HHA policy. Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences in accordance with HHA policy. Maintains current knowledge of community resources. Identifies and accesses appropriate external and internal resources to meet patient and/or family needs and to facilitate optimal patient outcomes while home care services are being provided, and for transfer and discharge processes. Qualifications and Skills for Physical Therapist (PT) : Current valid State Physical Therapist (PT) license. Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum/school. Prior home health experience preferred. Valid state driver's license and reliable automobile. Proof of current automobile insurance. Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing. Current BCLS certification. Criminal background check. Current CPR card About Us Therapy Solutions Northwest staffs multi-disciplinary therapists for home health agencies on an indefinite basis. We are also employed at this HH Agency. We are a therapist owned staffing/recruiting agency, and our agencies provide you with easy-to-use and convenient electronic charting Mileage between patients compensated Referral bonuses also available if you know other clinicians

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$123,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Continuing education credits Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

On the road