Therapy - PT
Profession: Physical Therapist
Specialty: Home Health
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Hours per Shift: 8 hours
Experience: Minimum of two years' technical experience preferred; experience in therapy in an acute care environment, acute therapy unit and/or outpatient setting preferred.
License: Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in all applicable states of practice required.
Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Must-Have: Valid Driver's License and must be at least 21 years of age or older.
Description:
Our home health and hospice agencies serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care.
The agency has been recognized with multiple awards for excellence in care.
The role involves providing physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed physical therapists.
This includes the use of modalities, manual techniques, and common exercise techniques.
Instructing and guiding patients through functional activities such as bed mobility, transfers, gait, and balance activities is essential.
The position requires working under minimal supervision and may involve mentoring and training staff on technical skills.
Essential functions include observing and following treatment precautions as identified by physical therapists, nurses, or physicians.
You will need to observe changes in patient responses and report any changes to nurses and physical therapists in charge.
Daily and timely patient chart documentation of interventions and services provided is necessary.
Providing education and training to patients and caregivers while incorporating learning style preferences is a key responsibility.
You will assess education and training responses and perform other job-related duties as assigned.
The organization is committed to the safety and well-being of associates and patients and requires that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.