What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Patriot At Home?
Patriot Homecare is a rapidly growing, quality focused, family owned and operated local home health network looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team! Are you tired of working the same corporate job where you are not appreciated? Contact us and learn about what it is to be a valued member of our Patriot Family!
As a Physical Therapist, you will provide skilled Physical Therapy services on an intermittent basis to patients in their homes in accordance with physicians orders.
Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Territory: We are looking to cover Medina County.
Our full-time employees enjoy: $2,000 Sign on bonus, Competitive Pay, Mileage Reimbursement, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, and more!
As a Physical Therapist, you will:
- Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments
- Establish a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revises it with the approval of the physician as necessary
- Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to Physical Therapy
- Assist the physician evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests
- Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the physical therapy program
- Write clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates same in the patient's record within 72 hours.
Job Conditions:
- The ability to drive and the ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required
- Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care
- On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop. reach, and move patient weight up to 250 pounds, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds
- Must be able to effectively communicate in English
Qualifications:
- Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association
- Must be licensed or registered by the State
- Must have at least one year of institutional/home health experience
- Must have criminal background check
- Must have current CPR certification
*This position is paid at a competitive hourly rate with the opportunity to earn extra money by picking up visits at our Per Diem rate*
We cannot wait for you to join our team!
Patriot Homecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
